Reviews of Wats Crackin Garlic Crab. (Restaurant) in Atlanta (Georgia).
Wats Crackin Garlic Crab
349 Decatur St. SE E, Atlanta, GA 30312, United States
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Open hours of Wats Crackin Garlic Crab
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12–6 pm
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12–8 pm
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12–8 pm
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12–8 pm
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12–8 pm
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12–8 pm
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Reviews of Wats Crackin Garlic Crab
Bella Blue
When I tell you this place has really good crabs and shrimp omg. Upon arriving the line was long but I don’t mind waiting on good food. I’ve heard so many people raving about how good it was so I said let me see. When I walked in I was greeted and felt welcomed. I ordered so much food . The prices are reasonable.
Veronica W
Interesting experience, it is strictly take out from home but you have to order through front door. Great food which was very flavorful, and good portions as well. It would have been 5 star if the customer service was better. Hey can you smile and greet your guest that keeps the place open???? Either way I recommend if you are in the area give this place a try.
Aleisha Glass
Cool vibes small, intimate lounge. Nice decor , great $1 happy hour hookahs. Whats Cracking Seafood drew me in. The food was good, great butter sauce but was disappointed they didn't have the lobster and turkey sausage as advertised. The good news is what I did get was so tasty I'd definitely go back to try it when in stock. I'll call first
MISLY SANTANA
This is take out only but so worth it. The wait is not that long and the food is definitely worth it. I got a shrimp plate. It’s delicious. It definitely filled me, now I have lunch and dinner. This is on my list of places to go to again. Loved it
Michael Walker Jr
The seafood here is always good! I just would rather have more of it and less potatoes. My platter was about 75٪ potatoes had to be about 3 or 4 whole potatoes. Now this isn't something that would keep me away I'll just say hold the potatoes next time. Go check this place out though!
Elizabeth Colquitt
Went on a Thursday evening. Less then 15 minutes wait. More than enough food. Very fresh and delicious but Plates don’t look that delicious like that no more. More mushy potatoes than anything else.
Michael Thomas Sr
Place is not the same. I liked the to go spot on candler rd . You can’t even buy the big platters anymore. I wish you well. I left a 4 star because I like the og owner R.I.P. and her Son.
E Clarkson
I like the service. The young lady was nice. I like the location, I like the prices. The sauce was good. The only reason I took off a star was for the majority of the plate was 65% potatoes, And one measly corn. And when I went, I wanted a fried crab cake and fried shrimp but the fryer was down. And I think for the people who want fried shrimp, they should be able to get some butter on the side. They said the fried shrimp don’t get butter, I was willing to pay extra. For a lil cup of garlic butter.
Terra Jackson
The prices are great for the amount of food you are given. Please be aware that everything is COVERED in butter and it’s amazing!!! He seafood is cooked to perfection and reminds so much of seafood in Florida.
I’m giving my review 4 stars because the wait is so long. You can end up waiting an hour for your food. But the wait is definitely worth it.
Cookie Rose
Good Price and taste. Wait isn't very long on a Sunday so that was an added bonus.
Went on three different Sundays and food portions differed. Ordered Shrimp w/Extra portion and it should always be the same across the board. Yet, unfortunately that isn't the case. The first Sunday they got it Right and we were highly satisfied and stuffed. The next two visits were mediocre at best. I love patronizing in my neck of the woods but refuse to pay for inconsistency.
Ms. Cookie To you
Best seafood in Atlanta an affordable prices for your buck! Food well seasoned no complaints the drive and wait is worth it. Shrimp plate with extra shrimp is what I usually get. You can see the flavor on every bite!
Neal Lowery
The food was amazing.
I'm a California guy, dating an Atlanta girl, and I was out for a visit. Found this spot when looking for a place to get lunch. The spot may not look like much. It's inside an older house, and you sit on kitchen chairs while you wait for your cooked to order meal. If you're looking for some fancy, linen tablecloth seafood restaurant, this isn't for you.
If you're looking for a place where the people are wonderful, the food is worth every penny, in a neighborhood, old school environment, you just found your new spot.
I ordered the large snow crab meal, and my girl ordered the small blue crab meal. Both came with the crab, shrimp, potatoes, sausage, and corn. A real Southern style plate. Other places load you up on the cheap stuff, lots of potatoes, sausage and corn, with a bit of crab and shrimp. Not here. You get more of the good stuff than you thought you would, and those potatoes are so good that I saved a chunk of crab for later.
If they have slices of red velvet cake that day, get that too. You won't be disappointed.
I'd move to Atlanta to eat here at least weekly.
Y'all are doing a good thing there, don't ever change.
NATALIE OLLIVIERRE
Ordered through DoorDash.
Shrimp Plate $16
Snow Crab Plate $24
Two eggs $3
Portion size: great
Flavor: good
The crab was over cooked and the claw sizes were on the small side (that’s kind of out of their control). Everything else was fine.
LaQuieta DuBose
Absolutely delicious and the potatod were not hard! We order the large crab plate and a side of blue crabs...it was alot of food that me and my husband shared and it took us 2 days to finish.
..the picture doesn't show the fullness of the plate.
Siso Ntuli
This place always hits the spot. I would definitely be comfortable saying it's the best seafood place in Atlanta. They give you SO MUCH food and it's fairly priced. Every bite has just as much flavor as the first. My wife and I split the snow crab plate and barely finish it. Food is prepared once you order so expect a reasonable wait.
Daverney Freeman
I love that I always get large portions and the crabs are seasoned nicely. The potatoes are always a hit or miss, the corn is nasty and the sausages are low quality. The wait can be long but that just means your food will be hot. It is in a house so there isn't any seating available. It's very straightforward so don't expect really any smiling or warm greetings. If you want seafood that's not too expensive then give this place a try. I got the snow crab combo which includes: 1 cluster, shrimp, corn, and sausages for $26 (I think). Not bad and you do get a bigger portion size than other places (Juicy Crabs). Their butter sauce isn't hitting on much so you may have to make your own. Overall, I'll return if I'm in the neighborhood and want some seafood, but I wouldn't make it my top priority.
Dr Dre
I Was In & Out In Two Mins With Two Delicious Plates. To Top Of My Visit.. . After Not Shopping in Over A Year.. the Cashier Remembered Me And We Chatted Like I Had Been There Yesterday. That Made My Entire Day! 😍😍😍😍♥️♥️♥️♥️ …
Jack Hurdle
We got 2 small snow crab leg combos and it was delicious. The smell was amazing. You get a lot of potato, half a snow crab, sausage, and corn. Honestly we should have ordered one large combo for 2 people. I took a star off because it was super salty. Not sure if that's from added salt or from salted butter, but aside from that, it's pretty amazing.
MSR
You probably heard about this place-so you’re looking at the reviews. GOOOOOO!!!! And I say this after trying multiple places that skimp on seasoning or give you food poisoning-ew. But this place is an hour away from my home and I still make the trek. There is not a place to sit and eat so you do take it to go-but believe me you will want to get comfortable at home and dig into this. The plate is heeeeavvvyyyy and you will definitely get what you pay for.
Jasmin Gore
Wats Cracking is definitely a must have! I’ve had been 3 times in the last month in a half and get the same thing shrimp combo with a added crab leg for about $20-24. They’ve all seem to taste different each time lol but it’s still good af! Also got the strawberry cake once omg that was amazing! Very moist and rich. They give you a great portion of food for the price. Packaging can get a bit messy the more you ordering. I like that it comes with the potatoes sausage and corn altogether. I love the garlic butter that comes with it. Highly recommend. Neck and neck with Juicy Crab
ChiAurelia Spencer
Its koo, not what i was expecting.. I’m not from here just visiting for the weekend. My (10 yo) daughter & i were looking to grab some dinner so we decided on whats crackin seafood… this is not your typical restaurant lol more of a club with a menu.. A nice vibe if you want hooka, loud music & to chill.. I don’t recommend going with kids. The young ladies are attentive, beautiful & kind 🖤
HOPE H
I got a plate for a friend since I have a shellfish allergy. She said that the crab was well seasoned and could barely stop moaning in between bites. She said the only that wd've made it better was if they'd grilled the sausage instead of boiling it.
Cece
I'm only giving a 4 because it's hard as hell to reach a person here by phone. The food was amazing
Kelly Taylor
Amazing Food!! There is a wait due to everything made ☆FRESH☆ to order but it's worth the wait!!! Great energy & customer service!!! My only suggestion would be to add tables so people can dine in & liquor!!! 😍😀🐚🍤🦐🦀😋 …
La'Nique
Come here if you want quality seafood and great service. When I think about the goodness ofJesus!!!!and need my blessing cup refilled I stop by.The food here is amazing and I will never get seafood anywhere ELSE! They get me right everytime😁😁😁😁😁😁👐👐👐👐♥️♥️♥️♥️ …
Brittany J
My homegirl and I found this place on Yelp. We never had garlic crabs before, and the pictures was looking good. The prices was right and the smells was on point. We ordered 2 small snow crab combo; which came with 1 snow crab cluster, shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. All that food for $20 each! Great find
Luxshari
The food was great ! If I could have it my way , I think the crab tray should come with eggs (not pay extra) and not so much potatoes.. I will return!! I had the small snow crab combo substitute turkey sausage, $21. Maybe my opinion comes from not being from atl and used to getting the same but with more seafood for $14!! (Florida) I went on a weekday at an earlier time and had no wait !! I’ll definitely give it another try!!
Candice Stylez
You know I have to eat at a place a couple times before I can say I truly love them. They have been consistently great for taste. Customer service is great but i really wish they had a spot for me to sit and eat right there vs going to the car or waiting all the way till I get home (no bueno)
All in all highly recommended place to go
Pamela Cartwright
The blue crabs garlic combo, is the bomb. Com (IJS) the crabs, shrimp, sausage and potatoes is really good. 😋Yummy, wish you could have some.. snacking my lips 😋😋 …
Kimberly Fluellen
This place always has a line and a WAIT but the food is always good. Ordered the shrimp plate this trip. Juicy and awesome!I The pics are from 3 different visits over the past year. Still one of my faves in the metro area.
Maya My
I really love the food. Didn't give 5 stars because I sent a friend up there one rainy Saturday night and they told him they stopped taking new orders this night (1 hour prior to closing) because they had too many customers. It's also not helpful that they don't take orders over the phone but to turn away someone already there? Pist me off. I stopped going for weeks.
Broken Nation
Food was great and Plentiful. I called ahead and food was ready and waiting. Customer service was on point. Will definitely be going back for more!!!
Season of me
Was surprised that this is a house converted into a food spot. Almost missed it from the road. It was really packed. I waited for about 30mins for food since it was cooked to order which is not bad. Its better to order in advance and pick up. Good service. Not a place to seat down and eat but more of a pick up and go. Not many parking spaces or easy access in and out . Food was good for the price. You do get a lot of potatos in your plate just an fyi.l I will return.
Ash C
Oh my goodness this place was so amazing! While traveling, we went out of our way to pass through Atlanta just to try this place and it was well worth the drive. SOOOOO DELICIOUS, there was a room full of people and we still got our food within 15 mins. I will be back next time I pass through Atlanta! You guys rock!
Stacie Anderson
On a scale of 5 I would rate a 3 based on the following: Food portions were plenty but lack flavor. I ordered the Shrimp combo w/ extra crab and shrimp and extra seasoning. Though the dish had plenty if butter still no flavor. I would visit again in hopes of my food having a more flavor with Cajun and garlic and thinner butter butter sauce.
Fred Harroway
More delicious food than you can eat in one sitting. My wife and I both had the garlic snow crab. There was an amazing amount of crab, sausage, shrimp, potatoes, and corn. You will not be disappointed!
Tori Story
Wow! Seriously wow! Need I say more? What's Crackin was seriously the best crabs I have ever had. And the corn on the cob was better than grandpa's. Next time I go I'm ordering two ! So much food. I had enough left over for a whole other meal later.
Lawson b
The wait wasn't long and the food is good. First time coming, will return.
Alvin Phillips
Quick service, great taste, and reasonable price for the size. I purchase three plates and didn't wait 20 minutes. Everyone said their food was great. Definitely going back. Couldn't finish the plate.
Dricaleak's Mom
Very little parking but delicious food ..this plate is 25$ with more than enough food and worth every penny..plus i had eaten 2 shrimps a potato and a crableg already before taking this pic ....definitely will be back!!
Fanie White
I didn't get to write my review because I got so caught up with this plate!!!!! But let me tell y'all. If you're looking for some bomb a*s tasty seafood and A LOT of it for a good price, this is the place to go. I was looking for some good seafood spots in ATL so I did some research online and BOOM I came across Wats Crackin. I read the reviews next thing I made the trip out there and man I was not disappointed... I found my behind back the very next day with my husband and my kiddie lol. This place is awesome and the lady that took my order was very friendly and too too funny. Great customer service on her part 🤗🤩😎
P.S You might be waiting for a little while but its worth it!
Kim Garrett
I wanted to surprise my husband and boi was he surprised. My order was ready in about 10 mins, great customer service, and clean establishment. I guess I went at a great time because it wasn't crowded at all. I got my husband the shrimp plate and he ate it all!!! We will be back
andi
Better than half the over priced seafood restaurants I've been too. They always give you plenty of corn and potatoes unlike juicy crab who only give you one corn one potato for 30 😡 I love wats cracking and will continue to come back …
Tiffany Adams
Talk about hurt yourself... The food was hot, fresh, seasoned right, and the people working there were 💯💯. It was on point! I will be back. This meal made my day! …
Gwen Davis
This place is tremendously awesome with flavors that burst on your tongue! The portions are huge! The place is a little misleading because it's a converted house. This pic does not include the crab legs!
Khalifah Alcutt
A very busy small place somewhat clean, could use some dusting or wiping down with display shelves in the waiting room. Always check your food, even though it makes no sense that they put your corn and sausage, and crab legs at the bottom then potatoes on top 😒 because you can't see if your order is correct with the potatoes on top of everything, like duh because I didn't have a corn cob in mine luckily I dont eat corn but they forgot my extra broccoli I ordered but other than that the food was amazing a little salty but not overly salty it was very satisfying from the crab and shrimp platter I believe it was reasonably priced.
Cynthia Stanley
The food was tasty and the shrimp were big, however, the crablegs were small and flimsy. There was barely any meat inside of them. Paid near $40 for a plate full of potatoes, one corn, and a few slices of sausage. I ordered extra crab and shrimp along with the snow crab combo plate which made it enough to share. Disappointed with the crab quality. Won't be go out of my way to return.
Jana Rogers
Wanted to try this place for soo long and I have to give it a 4 star because although the staff was really nice and pretty fast .. the food was overcooked
Tracy Cuevas
I think they should not put so many potatoes in the bottom of the tray it soaks up all the garlic butter and they should substitute a side with other options instead of charging extra for them but overall the seasoning they use is delicious!
Nadia S.
Everything was delicious and well seasoned. The big plus was I didn't have to wait long for my food.
Mike McClendon
Food is amazing & addicting. Perfect little TO GO spot. It's like a little house with no dine-in. I highly recommend this place!
WALE OYE
Besides the MAJOR desire of EVERYONE else wanting this at the same time...because there is ALWAYS a looong line (but amazingly ONLY a 6-9 min wait) their food & service is absolutely amazing 👌🏿👌🏿👌🏿maaan the amount of food given is well worth the time & cost …
Eyris Polzine
I got the snow crab combo plate and the amt of food they give you is crazy!! One plate is honestly enough for 2 ppl and it's sooo affordable. I'm in looove with the gf garlic sauce they drench the BnB plate in (its magical 🤤). I will certainly be a repeat customer!! …
Katrice Simmons
Always Good and Plentiful....
Absolutely Delicious! Extra Butter Please and Thank You 🥰 #mycheatmeal …
JEWELL CARTER
Great food and friendly staff. Reasonably priced for the amount of food. Can get a bit crowded depending on the day and time. Overall...very satisfied.
Chandra Conley
Food was GREAT! Only problem is there were too many potatoes swimming in the sauce which caused them to be mushy 🙁 …
DaSola Olusola
The shrimp are a good size, portions are great. Wait time was a Lil long due to Blue Crab. But overall was pretty good...
Tamara Jones
Delicious food and wonderful service. Such a nice family owned establishment.
Valeria Ford
This business is phenomenal!!! I love the food as well as the Customer Service by the owner and staff. The flavor and seasonings on their seafood is top notch!!! You have to try this crab and seafood spot!! Can't go wrong. A Special thanks to the Owner and his staff for making my Husbands Birthday event Tasty with our seafood choice from "Wats Crackin"!!! The Bomb...
P J
I’m sitting looking at the clock!! There is no way I will make it there before they close - wondering if there’s a short cut from McDonough 🔥🥰🤣 Dang!!!!
Diverse Cravings
The pros are its Great place with great seafood there is a wide variety the food at a decent price for a alot of food. The only draw backs are the Actual size of the facility its a small home so no place to sit , can be a bit hot and gets crowded quickly.
Keneka Toliver
Shrimp was mushy but food had flavor.
Georgia Boy
Man my cousin CT took me here , For now on when I come home to Georgia I will stopping and getting a plate. Great job peeps
JUST ME (#bigbluenation)
Food great, Price Amazing and luv the customer service
Kenneth Raymond
Order was accurate and taste good. Nice employees attitudes
Jaye Annoh
It is so good worth the wait. I could barely close the box. Very tasty I'm coming back for more!!!
S Dawn
I’m a forever customer,!!! Great service, Great food. Absolutely fresh and delicious!!!!!
Tajah Perry
Love this place. Ordered a nice size pan ,for a few guests, for a great price. It tasted amazing and fed a lot of people.
Starrlight 906
The food was very good. I had alot of food for the price. I hate I had to wait a hour to order and get food but worth it!!! There is not enough parking.
Raven Byrd's Word
I love the food here, but the wait is a drag. I get that it's made to order but goodness! If you go and order before you're super hungry you'll be fine. It's not an eat-in spot. I usually order, leave, come back and get my food. Otherwise, you have to sit and wait inside or your car. If they could churn out food faster or take orders by phone and decrease the wait time they would get all 5 stars! Although I'm not sure they have the manpower to get it done that way. Great tasting food though!!
Shanna Manford
The Customer Service Was Great,My Food & The Price... I Have Been Back Several Times & My Family & Friends Have Gone Also
Brenda Stanley
Not overly impressed. The container was so flimsy half my food was spilled into the bag. The sausage and potatoes were old. The broccoli was good. The crab legs too skinny. First time visiting. Not sure I will return.
Malinka Kelly
Great food bout a 30 min wait time, however it was packed though. Parking was tight and hard to find..but overall it was great the ladies keep the line moving
Leslie Mohamed-Vall
Excellent food, great prices. You get a lot fir your money
Habiba Willis
The food is sooooooo good and the people are so nice!😊 this is the only place I get my seafood from. …
Juana Ash
I'm going to give them another try earlier in the day. They never answered the phone, so we had to go and wait in line and they didn't have much to choose from but was also charging for substitutions... which was a bit weird. I spent $30 for a plate. The food came and it wasn't fresh and no sauce, the presentation was off and it looked nothing like it has been advertised. However, I'm give them another try later and update my review if needed.
April Hughey
Good food. Decent price. Generous portions. I went around 1 pm before the rush and the service was quick and accurate. They accommodated my extra spicy request and I had enjoy for lunch and dinner.
Ivette Lopez
Delicious food. Definitely worth the wait. Crab cooked to perfection. Cant wait to go back to Atlanta just to go there.
Aquasie Munro
Omg I got there took me 30 min to place my order, then about an hour wait, but I would do. It again and again and again, you get my point.
Tia Latimore
It is one of the best seafood restaurants in Atlanta. This is not a very public place, however you would be surprised at how many people show up. I went at around 6:00pm and waited roughly 15 minutes for my order (2 shrimp plates with extra shrimp and a side plate) to be taken, and 15-20 minutes to receive my order. The wait was not bad for me considering everything is made to order. The food was well proportioned, it was seasoned good, but the butter made everything a little too salty, the potatoes were also soft and mushy. Overall, I gave the place 4 stars because I was not disappointed. I wanted a large plate of good southern style seafood, in a comfortable setting with good customer service, and that is exactly what I received.
RandaShay Jenrette-Alexander
This was absolutely amazing!! The food was delicious and the portion amount was humongous! Definitely worth it!
Gynorris Davis
Food was very good and great customer service. The line was long but once you order your food didn't take long at all.
Franchesska Tee
Awesome food. Worth the wait. I will return.
Snow Crab combo
blackchina Anderson
So we was the 1st there it took about 45mins to receive our food it was ok but to salty the Turkey sausage was really salty and to many potatoes and less shrimp. I guess it was a potato plate and not a shrimp plate. I love this place butter but this time wasn't worth the wait or quality of the food I am use to having.
Chynadoll
This is a popular spot, sometimes the wait time can be 30-45minutes, one time I waited an hour. Food was good though. They also overload the plate with potatoes, so, I just get a plate without potatoes.
Tiffany Pringle
The food was okay. The price and amount of food made the meal more appealing. They give you a lot of food. The butter sauce for the blue crab is delicious. My only negative was the wait! We had to wait for 1 hour and 8 minutes for our food. People who ordered after is, received their food before us. I don't know how their ordering system is set up! Also, they do not take phone orders! Is it worth the wait? Maybe for someone who is not impatient. That is crazy when you have to wait over an hour for food. Also, I didn't appreciate no seating at the establishment.
JEMYRA BUTLER
This was my first time ordering from them but it won’t be the last. My Plate was packed to the fullest. I usually can eat all of my food but I couldn’t this go round. The garlic butter was amazing. I’m from New Orleans so I love spicy food. This was not spicy enough for me. It puts a little tingle on your lips but nothing too major. Too many potatoes, and I’m not too fond of the smoke sausage they use.Overall it was really good.
Shirley Harris
Lots of potatoes in the box. Too much. Food was a bit too salty for my taste. The crabs and shrimp were done well. We had some lobster tails the looked like 1/2 of it was cut off.
Meghan McShan
Ok. So I read all of the reviews before coming and I was a bit skeptical that their food would be good enough for an 30 min+ wait. I was wrong! It was delicious, The butter sauce over everything was messy but it was so flavorful and good. I am a bit upset that I had to wait for an hour when the lady that took my order said it was only going to be a 30 minute wait but It was worth it. I gave them 4 stars because I think that they need to get more organized in order to handle the volume of customers that they have. I wish I could have ordered ahead and picked up my food.
Freda Jakes
Always loved this place you get alot for the price.And food is Good
Mrs Williams
I had the delicious pleasure of ordering the Snow Crab combo via Uber Eats. I must say I was highly impressed by the presentation, quality, and quantity of this food. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned. I've dined at many seafood restaurants, shacks and bars this was by far the best. The quality and value is well worth every cent. If you're looking for some good eating this is your place. Added plus its locally owned.
Mrs. Mary K. Lady
Plenty of food! The wait wasn't long! Food well seasoned but not salty! The food was hot! Thank you so much. I have to start remembering to take picture of the food but once I taste it... I forget about pictures when I'm stuffing my mouth!
P B
Highly satisfied* ordered snow large plus eggs n their broccoli is so busssssssiiinnnnnn
Joy Jordan
When I went to this place the wait was very long. And the food was good, but not worth the the time it took to get it. I'm a seafood fanatic. And not to discredit this place popularity, but I have had better. I ordered the plate with the 2 clusters of crab with shrimp, sausage, potatoes and a corn. And in my opinion, in all my poor eating habits, even for me, the food was too saturated in the garlic butter sauce they put over everything.
Earl Daniels
I had never before been to this eatery. I thought I was going to experience a long wait when I saw the crowd of people in the restaurant. But my wait was not too long. I later found out after I tasted my food why the crowd waited. This place serves good food at a reasonable price. I enjoyed my regular snow crab plate. It was a generous portion of tasty food. Keep up the good work and keep satisfying those crowds. I will be back for more!
Nicole Scott
The taste is definitely there. However over the years the slogan you can't close the box is true but not so much for the seafood. However the plates are now filled with a mountain of potatoes and sausage. During these times the wait time was great. I still strongly recommend anyone visit.
Janice Hull
The wait was longer than they told me but the ladies were really nice. However, my food was cold. My drive home was only 12 minutes and the food was loaded with too much butter and not enough seasoning. This was my 1st time eating here and I ordered the shrimp plate with eggs. If I order this again I'd ask for less butter and lemons and more seasoning. The location is small, it looks like a little house from the road and they have chairs in the lobby area. The place was clean but the health rating was 84/B. Limited parking. About 15 parking spots and the road isn't fully paved. No biggie.
Elita Flowers
The food was delicious but it came with a lot of potatoes. It is sort of expensive for what is provided. I paid an extra $7 for shrimp and still ended up with very little crab and shrimp. This place has fantastic flavor, but they have to either lower their price or provide more substance. I love supporting a locally owned business so I will return.
Perre Hamilton
Very reasonable prices especially even after covid hit hard and seafood has become more expensive all over the country. Now I'm seafood lover and I usually like mine spicy but the seasonings they have used blend so well with the food the I only wanted it kept the way they make them. I love this place because they are family owned. They do there own fishing to get there products. It usually very busy which is credit to how great it taste, amazingggg, but it will be an expected usually 20 -30min wait. My large crab Combo for $35 came with 2 snow crab clusters. A fair amount of very large shrimp, many potatoes, 2 corn and either turkey or adoullie (mispelled) sausage. I had to add broccoli and multiple boiled egg for less the $5. Next time I will take a picture. Do enjoy and that's all folks
Darlene Mack
Giving this review via the ones who ate the food. First of all, it was none stop cars into the lot as we were waiting for the food to be prepared. When we got home, it was enough to feed two grown men to satisfaction. Let me just add, it smelled so so good. I really wished that I was enjoying that meal. (I'm allergic) It's not fast food, it's cooked to order and we'll worth the wait.
Laura Luke
Omg...the food is so good. I went yesterday and may go back today ❤
Google User
Food is amazing, the only thing is the butter is always in the bottom of the bag!!
Myra Rayne
I order with UberEats and am very satisfied with my order. This was my first time eating here and I absolutely love the quantity and quality. My husband and I were able to take some leftovers for lunch it was so much. We got the Shrimp plate for $14. Well worth it! Thank you Wats Crackin, my first experience was amazing! I look forward to coming back.
Shondra W.
Word of advice if you're gonna order, call in advance at least 90 minutes in advance to cut down your wait time. I give it 4 stars because while I didn't enjoy the wait time😴 I did enjoy the food, u get more potatoes than shrimp but it's understandable when you see how big the shrimp are (jumbo). Everything was good on my plate except the corn which was a bit overcooked but other than that crab legs and shrimp were on point 😊👍🏽
Julie P
Got there early Friday afternoon about 12:45. Was out with my meal at about 1:00 so I am thrilled that the wait was not long even there were Lots of customers waiting. The shrimp were large and plentiful. The corn, potatoes and turkey sausage were delicious. My only complaint is that the meal was way too salty, almost unbearable! Maybe they should offer a mild seasoning version. That much salt is not healthy for any one! I hope that their success continues!!
Sherry Philippe
Food is good however a bit too salty at times.... but that can be solved with a nice tall glass of water! Besides the excessively long wait times and headaches I get sometimes after eating there it's all good!! Its always hard to stop myself...this is by no means a bad review....food is awesome and service is usually great....everything is cooked to order so just be prepared to sit a lil while. It's worth it!
Unique Sales
Always good! Best seafood in the area.
BraSheia Shepherd
I haven’t been here in 3 years until yesterday & the food is still sooooo good! It was my husbands first time & he loved it also. He ordered 2 shrimp plates, thinking he wouldn’t get full off one plate. He was wrong lol. He saved the second shrimp plate for dinner. If you don’t want to wait, be the first in line like I was.
Kenyatta Jones
Fantastic Seafood at an affordable price!
Great portion sizes.
Seasoned wonderfully. Great garlic butter sauce.
Kind staff.
Will definitely be back
(Meant to take pictures to add to this review. Will do so next time)
L. Renee Harris
Finally checked this place out and the food was good and I found the value to be great; however, the wait is beyond anything remotely reasonable. The young lady informed us our food would be ready in 15 minutes..that was at 8 pm. We finally left at 8:47. It's simply not worth it. They don't allow call in orders but then make you wait an eternity. I find that to show a disregard for their customers. They aren't the first or only selling seafood plates but the only ones who take an hour to do so. Won't be back.
V W
Went Saturday afternoon at around 3 p.m. it was not crowded at all ...no line... no long waiting as the reviews stated
I was very surprised and got my order in about 15 minutes
It was plenty of food, I ordered the shrimp plate which was very filling... plenty of jumbo shrimp...too much potatoes though for me... just one niblet of corn and maybe three to four pieces of sausage... overall I was very pleased... however you can tell the sauce is just poured over the food and it was a little bland for me but not bad. I got full very quickly and had a lot of leftovers. The shrimp were huge...12 bucks for the plate and worth the price. I'm open to going back.
Letitia Carelock
For once, the hype is real. I decided to try this place for a belated birthday lunch and I got so much than I bargained for. I saw the huge number of reviews, so I admit I was skeptical at first, but once I cracked this bad boy open, yep. This is everything. This is "down home grandma in the back with an apron and Luther Vandross playing in the background" kind of crab legs and seafood. I bought the large crab combo and I have to say these are probably the best crab legs I've had in Atlanta/metro Atlanta so far. Everything is PERFECTLY seasoned. Nice and spicy, but then there's also an incredibly delicious garlic butter to dip the fixings in as well. The crab legs are cooked just right and seriously, I mean it, the seasoning is so spot on you don't even need to dip it in the butter (but you can if you want, there's plenty). Make sure you're taking it home, though, because you're going to make a mess. The other thing that made me want to compliment them is the portion size and price point. Most places charge $15-$30 for just ONE cluster. I received three clusters, plus the shrimp, potatoes, corn, and sausage. Excellent value for only $25. And it was ready in just 10 minutes. I can't sing your praises hard enough, guys. Job well done. I'm definitely coming back for another special occasion. Loved it!
Jermaine Evans
As long as this place is clean, safe, and sanitary leave it as is. Many times businesses move,expand, or get too big for themselves and then fail. If this setup has been working for you all then stick with it as is.. If you decide to do a nicer & bigger looking place, open a second spot and once it's doing as good as the old one, then if you feel the need to change, do so. I've just seen this trend so many times, it cost too much to pay a lease at some of these new locations. Food is great, price is right, & good things come to those who wait. Because there is going to be a wait. Support black businesses 😁 .
michelle
The line moves pretty quickly once you're in it. Very small place so you must be ok with rubbing elbows for the greater good of delicious sea food. NO dining in room really which sucks because its looks and smells good you'd wanna eat it right there. Prices, in my opinion aren't too bad considering how much food you get!!! Will definitely order again.
Amoney Parrish
This place is a MUST HAVE!!! I couldn't even get home before I was digging in my bag. WELL WORTH THE WAIT!
Safiyyah Kennedy
Great seafood....... location not difficult to find and I was surprised that it wasn't an eat in restaurant but it was a sunny day for a nice park outing. I appreciate how they offer turkey sausages when it's your 1st time visiting and they see you might not eat pork products.
I would like to thank my companion for treating me to this good seafood at Wats Crackin. She always finds good seafood restaurants.
JEVONE HAZELTON
Hot,fresh food. Wait wasn't long. Big lobster tails. I'll b back......
Jennifer Nunn
The wait was expected from looking at previous reviews so that didn't bother me much. I got the snow crabs combo which is big snow crabs, sausage, 1 ear of corn, potatoes and shrimp. It was really good. I would wait again well worth the wait and only cost 20.00 dollars!
Carlos “Los” Smith
Horrible customer service! The food was good, but didn't meet the hype. I'm going to b wait a year before turning to give them time to improve their ordering system and service. If you leave people waiting outside for over an hour, at least be kind and apologize for mishandling their order.
W.W Beauty So HunnyB
Food is amazing, and portions are huge!!! I come all the wau from Portland Oregon to get my fix!! I love this place!!
Mrs. Sterling
Our stars for this restaurant drop everytime we visit. The food is great but they fancy an inadequate consistency, the lack of product. Initially because we visited in latter time of their work day we assumed they didn't have what we asked for. However, we visited within an hour of them opening, and it was the same sad story AFTER we paid, "sorry, but we don't have....". We honestly like the food but we do not like the inconsistency. We travel hours for this "treat" and when you arrive to what isn't there, it does t matter how simple, it's annoyingly frustrating. Needless to say, this last trip was our last special "hike" to the restaurant, from now on if we aren't passing through the state we won't make a special trip. The food is good, the customer service depends on who is at the window, and the inconsistency is the only thing accurately consistent. The prices are fair, the quantity is fair, and the quality is great. We haven't been disappointed with quality just consistency and service. In all fairness we would refer friends and family to the place, but we wouldn't recommend a special trip without calling first, OR expecting everything to be available upon your request. Happy Crackin'!
Falinda Shinholster
This was my first time here. I was referred here. Its plenty of food for the price. My only complaints is the food was too salty I was able to eat the corn sausage and shrimp. I couldn't eat some of the crab legs or potatoes. The salt was entirely too much. And I stay an hour away so I couldn't bring it back. Also the potatoes was too done. They were mushy.
MiMi Waters
Their garlic butter sauce is everything. I wish they would bottle it up and sell it separately. The food is so good. You won't go wrong with anything you order. They can have a long line but fortunately I haven't had to endure that. I've always been able to get in and out. If you have to wait in line, it is worth the wait. No place to sit and eat. You have to buy and take it with you.
destiny Mays
I went here on a Saturday night, worst mistake ever. Got there around 8:00 p.m and ordered at 8:15 pm did not get my food until 10:25 pm the wait for this place is ridiculous and they should really consider some ways to fixing this problem, because there have been many complaints. Besides the wait, the customer service was pretty good, they do a sure you that your plate will look like the picture and it really did. The food was great the plate was stacked with food, the only thing I would have liked if people can have a choice of putting the butter on the side instead of smothering it over the food. The garlic butter tends to taste a little too salty, but overall this place is good. Just be prepared to wait until they fix this issue.
Katie “FriendaSaurus Flex” Cole
Great food! Chef brought ours out to us and we loved it. If you are thinking about it just take the plunge! Totally worth it!
Nubnqen Williams
Wats Crackin IS CRACKIN!!!!! LOTS of food, enough for two to three meals! The wait is long but it is definitely worth it!
Leslie Mohamed-Vall
Delicious seafood, well worth the wait. Shrimp plate is the bomb
D Wayne
The place wasn't crowed when I get there around 12:30pm during the weekday. I just had to waist for my order which was 10-15 mins and I was out. The service was friendly and fast and the plate was HEAVY!!! I ordered the snow crab legs 2-3 clusters which came with corn and sausage. The meal was seasonful and full of flavor.
Darneishia Thompson
It was a lot of food my favorite thing was the crab leg combo snow crab to be exact. They gave a great amount of potatoes shrimp and crab legs the only thing is they gave one corn on the cob so if you were sharing with someone you will have to cut half of a corn on the cob in half to share I definitely think they should put two in each combo especially for $25. But overall the food was great I could have used a lot more of their butter sauce it seemed as if there was none on there and I was a little disappointed to see that it wasn't covered in all of the delicious golden yellow butter sauce. You can definitely expect a small wait if you are going to order this combo. The wait for me was about 10 minutes and you had the option to wait in their small waiting room or outside in your car. Other than that there was no long line to wait to order you just had to wait for your food to be cooked properly. Overall my experience was great I really hope you enjoy yours as well
Damilola Kaffo
This place was AMAZING! I ordered a plate with King Snow Crab Legs, potatoes, and extra shrimp. They have a option to substitute the sausage for turkey sausage. Unfortunately i came too late because they ran out. The food we had was well seasoned and super juicy! I can't wait to go back and try more on the menu!
Amanda Padgett
The food is amazing! The place is take out only!
Kennedi Lowman
The wait is not long around late lunch times. You will love it!!!
Sherika Minor
Great fresh seafood takes time. The staff acknowledges that and repeatedly says that they appreciate their customer's patience. Great black-owned establishment. They can have my money anytime the seafood bug hits me. Great job!
April Dennis
I love the seafood here. I usually get the shrimp plate, which consists of shrimp of course, potatoes, sausage and corn on the cob. The plates can feed at least 2 people. You'll have a long wait time but it's well worth it. So don't go in a rush. Food is delicious.
Andre face
A hole in the wall place but the food is delicious. More could be done to expedite service like simply having a separate pickup and order window. Staff was courteous but the line was long. I was visiting GA and have travelled extensively over my life. THIS PLACE HAS THE BEST CRABS I'VE EVER HAD. MUST VISIT IF YOU ARE SEAFOOD LOVER.
Darlee McCollum
Food was good. Was able to eat off one plate for 2 days. Would have given a 4 star, but the extra money we paid for a crab cake was a waste. Not only was it extremely small, but it had a strange color (dark brown throughout) and a foul smell. Needless to say it went straight into the garbage...didn't bother to taste it. 😷 Will I be returning...😒😉 ?????
Shandra Nachurale Jones
The food is amazing! The prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. Be prepared to wait. This is by no means "fast" food. Items are cooked to order. Do your taste buds a favor and order an egg or two. You can thank me later.
Rodd Maan
Great service and food. Friendly and timely.. my first time and Def not my last
Karman Brown
I ordered the shrimp plate with extra shrimp. The food was good and I had a lot left over for the next day! DISCLAIMER: this place does not have a place to eat your food so be sure you have a place to eat it. My fiance and I drove 2 hours for a day trip just to eat in the car at the gas station. Be prepared!
Leighane Evans
The portions have gotten smaller over the years, but that’s fair considering the demand. The food is AMAZING, and still awesome portions regardless. So much food you can even close the lid! the staff is friendly. An absolute local that you should support and give a try!
Sondra Davis-Silas
I wish I could give them 10 Stars! The wait was an hour long, but it was so Worth it! Honestly, I would have waited 2 Hours without complaining! The Food is exceptional! Very well seasoned, the Snow Crab legs were steamed to Perfection and you get a large amount of food for the price! Friendly Service as well.... I fed my Family of 3 for under $70.00 when we normally pay $125.00 and up for a Seafood outing. My Family and I LOVE Seafood and normally dine at Joe's Crab Shack..... We have officially converted to Wats Crackin' Garlic Crab! Thanks so much for Good Food and a pleasant Hospitality! You have New Customers for Life!
Gabriella Fionte
Anyone who rates this place below 5 stars is a Russian spy who has Blue Lives Matter signs on their front lawn. This place is perfection. I get it from Uber Eats, and despite the long wait (45 minutes between cooking and travel) it’s always fresh and hot! The seasoning is perfect. Best crab legs I’ve ever had in my entire life. I tried switching to another place that was closer and open longer but they ruined those damn legs. This place needs to survive the pandemic. Support!!
TTKB TTKB
Food was good, I had the shrimp plate with extra shrimp. I wish you could pre-order for pickup. It was very cold today and you had to stand in line to order and get back in the same line to pickup.
Christie Gordon
It's hard to find good seafood that's not spicy. Love it...
Tamara
First time going there & I must say I will be back! The customer service was great & food was amazing! They give you a lot of food for the large & it was just enough for me & my boyfriend. But customer service was so good I had to tip her. Will be back very soon :)
Robin Fisher
Our first time going today. Got there only 10 minutes after opening, thinking we beat the line. Nope. Still had to wait in line but it was worth it. Great value for the amount of food. Buttery, garlicky, goodness. Check them out and prepare for a wait.
Brandon Landreau
I kept hearing my coworkers rave....had to check it out..... Better than the hype. Seriously good food. Worth the wait. Its prepped/made to order. 30 bucks will feed a couple with enough for leftovers...
Jason Bates
The place was SOOOO crowded that we had to eat on the hood of my car.... and I didn't mind one damn bit! Off the chain service and food value. My guilty pleasure. I drive an hour to get there and will continue at least once a month until they give me a reason not to (but I don't see that happening). Keep it up y'all. Me and the wife will see you this weekend!
LMichelle Long
Yes the wait time is long but if you're getting fresh crab, shrimp, and everything else then it shouldn't matter. Of course the wait times will be long on Fridays , and Saturdays. Don't let that sway your own experience here. Everyone had to start off small. Plus I've never seen the owners be rude to anybody. I don't know the owners but if I did I would say THANK YOU for bringing this good ass crab in the neighborhood!!!!!!!
M B
First timer. The crabs and shrimp are delicious. The best I've had so far since moving here a year ago from Philly. However the wait time is crazy and the $7.00 crab cake...bro please a waste of money.(wish I could post pics) Highly recommend the crab platters though, the best.
Audrey Sewell
Everything was good accept the sausage. They didn't give u any utensils 2 crack the crab legs. The corn, crab legs, shrimp was delicious. It was no line. Walked rite in and ordered our food. We'll be bck.😀 …
Deyana Clay
The flavor is really tasty. But the plate is filled with potatoes. My corn was overcooked. I dont think my plate was worth 20 dollars more like 15 anywho I would recommend ppl eating there. The staff is really nice and they genuinely cook as you order so it's fresh and hot!! Try it out for yourself! On Saturday expect to wait an hour tops. But the plus about that is they are considerate of you waiting and play games to give out free shrimp plates!
J Goodwin
Although I am allergic to seafood, it has to be great because my family flies into ATL just to come here. The food portion are wonderful. The wait times have improved but can still can be worked on. It would be nice to see improvement in the parking.
DrSheirra Marci
I am never disappointed at all. There is generally a wait, but what do you expect for the great food?! Everyone is always very friendly and professional. I've been a customer for quite some time now. Really hoping to see more locations open in the future.
obie mitchell
More potatoes than Crabs but food was good
Dani B
I loveeee their food. I really do. It’s well seasoned. NEVER overcooked. Their BUTTER?!?! On POINT!! I just find getting in and out a hassle but their food is ALWAYS a 10. MUST TRY!! Best seafood in Atlanta. PROMISED. Food review coming to @atlgrubs on tiktok !
Mark Monterola
Let's face it, Atlanta's Seafood selection sucks. But this place right here is amazing! I am from Florida so i'm used to good seafood and this place makes the list. I have been to other places like the Crab Pot and the Juicy Crab, and neither one compares to this. The food is priced right, especially for how much you food you get. They don't skip on the butter sauce or the seasoning. It was so good i went twice in one week. I don't have to visit Florida just to get garlic crabs anymore. I recommend this place to any and everyone who wants legit good seafood!
harldine jones
Myself and my Husband tried them out for the first time we each got the $25 plate with crab shrimp corn potatoes sausage and I must say you get a lot of food for that amount of money we could have shared one plate. However you can tell the corn was old and had been sitting in water for a long period of time. And the potatoes on top of your other food was mushy from all that butter. My husband order a side of broccoli and it was covered with butter and very salty mushy. I also had the red velvet cake I didn't like it. I will be visit again and support our black own business just not often and I would order everything separate so it's not mushy and not salty. Just my opinion!!
bass1kitten
Excellent service. Waited on us from the car because they were closed & we aren't from Atlanta so they didn't want to disappoint a first time customer as myself. They are everything that the Internet advertise &more! Food is unbelievably seasoned, delicious & plentiful. Must go back when opportunity arise!
Levi Nichols
The food is Amazing!!! Love this place.....
Mike & Rena Ivey
4.5 stars. I wish I'd taken a pic! My plate is always loaded and takes me about 2-3 meals to eat it all. This time I shared one plate with 2 others. Yes! 3 ppl ate from one plate. I did order a side of shrimp to make sure there would be enough. That purchase wasn't necessary but a good decision if you love shrimps. My shrimp plate was seasoned well loaded with potatoes, some sausages and one corn on the cob. (Note: check your plate before you leave to request more seasoning if needed. I've had to add some more seasoning before when I'd gotten home). Bring your patience and a good word puzzle because it's a small popular spot...do expect a crowd. Meals are cooked as ordered and that takes time to prepare. Carry out only! Small parkimg lot. Great food!
Bambie Hayes Hayes
Great food, but you must ask for light butter. Good portions but they put a lot of potatoes. Service is extremely slow so call ahead or be prepared for a very long wait. Food is cooked to order.
JAST 305
I have been trying to get to this place for almost 7 months now. I went today and they were about to close so I hope my food turned out the way it did due to that. My potatoes were so soft they were basically mashed potatoes and the seasoning wasn’t really there. Because I love seafood and people rave so much about this place, I will give it another go, but I will try not to be the last customer because I think they could have done better. It’s the 4th of July and they were closing. I will support them again because I know all things aren’t perfect. However, I was so EXCITED I felt like I won the lotto. I held that bag on my lap all the way back to Buckhead with joy lol.
FYI, you get a lot for your money and even though the potatoes were like mashed potatoes and it was little seasoning, ITS WAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY BETTER THEN CRUSTY CRAB, OOPS I MEANT JUICY CRAB AND CHEAPER.
Victor Bonds
Damn good food just have to be patient lol
Ericka Fitzpatrick
Loved it! It was worth the 15 min drive and wait!
Cbow
Recommend through a friend...and glad I went. Great customer service w/a good vibes energy. I never eat all my take away food, but the garlic butter was speechless, and ordered for 2ppl. I also do not like skin on my potatoes, but I ate their's! Orange and blue sign, and front part is handicapped parking only. They open, additional parking in the rear.
It's worth the wait. Waited about 30mins on a Sunday. To my knowledge, they only serve crab and shrimp. NO FISH.
Marvo Meredith
Love this place lots of food for $25 need more sausage and corn. I have to travel far to get some of this food, if they stay open till about 8pm, I think they would make more money. Sucks they don't have butter sauce or spicy seasoning to put on my food my self. Even without those small things im still going tomorrow to get sum 😁. Good luck.
Draya Blanco
Prices are great for the amount of food you receive, however I came in today 10/1 around 12:45 & I asked for the shrimp plate w/ turkey sausage. They did not have turkey sausage so I asked if I could substitute anything for the sausage and the dark skin cashier told me no. How in the hell do you not have turkey sausage, but don’t offer to substitute extra potato or extra corn for that, but you still want me to pay full price ??? I was so pissed off I had to leave even though I had a taste for seafood. She didn’t offer an apology and she didn’t try to make anything right. Treat your customers right because we are the reason you have a job to go to everyday. I was going to ask for a manager because logically that wasn’t right, but I didn’t want the hassle. I’ll definitely return and if it happens again, I will ask for a manager.
Aletha Wilder
I had to be creative to find a place to park. When I walked inside there must have been 25 to 30 people crammed inside. I was a little worried about how long I was going to be waiting. The young lady taking orders at the window was very courteous and she told me that I would only have to wait about 15 to 20 minutes for my order. (She actually told everybody that) Twenty two minutes later I'm walking out with a most delicious plate full of shrimp, potatoes, sausage and corn on the cob. THIS IS MY NEW SPOT!
Emmanuella Walters
The food is excellent and bountiful for the price, just don't go there if your ready to eat right away, that line is so long, expect to wait 45min to an hour, wish they could take orders by phone. I will definitely be back.
Steven
One of the best tasting food!
Bee Devine
I did not partake in their food even though I have heard many great things about their crab. I will say I was kind of disappointed when I walked in even though I didn't know what to expect. They have a waiting area like a large living room with chairs and then a window to place your order. I was thinking a place to dig in and lick my fingers with all they seasonings!! But that was not the case. So dont look to order and sit. You order since it is made fresh to order then you wait. Once the food is ready, they call your name and you go home!! That's it!
Lisa Perry
So I recently went to Atlanta and had the absolute pleasure of going to wats crackin. The food was amazing that sauce very good the shrimp were cooked perfectly it was so worth the 700 mile drive keep up the good work
K. Odum
This place is AMAZING!!! It simply puts restaurants like Juicy Crab to rest! With their top quality menu items for the price, you truly get your money’s worth! On top of that they are consistent never slacking on the amount.... I love this place! Can’t wait to visit again!
D Harlan
Very delicious worth the wait
Jay Smith
The food was awesome, you definitely want to stay away on Fridays because the wait is mind blowing. Although the portions are generous the food is well seasoned. All in all I will repeat frequently, I'll just make this my weekday indulgence.
Genesis Visual Studios
Amongst the BEST in Atlanta! The food is AMAZING! One of Atlanta's BEST kept secrets!
Kiaoco Mcghee
The food is actually very good but there are a few things that I did not like. First off the prices are too high for the area they're in. I can get a great meal somewhere else for about half of the price. Secondly when I walked in there had 2 radios on blasting and the tv on all at the same time plus the fact that the young lady spoke very fast made it hard to hear. From one African to another please ha ve employees take some customer service classes plus some simple business courses. This place could be much better if they just turn the music down and lowered the prices a little and laminate the menu instead of writing it on a board. I might go back but it will be after a pay day for sure.
Daniel Johnson
10 times better than Juicy Crab. Carry out only. No curb appeal. Quick service. Cooked to order. Limited parking. Hard to get in and out. Hood atmosphere. Simple and easy concept. Food is better than any seafood and or market in ATL, hands down. Looking forward to a better location in the future!!!
Karen Street
The seafood is excellent! Buckets of garlic butter, soft potatoes & corn. Shrimp is all that! The snow crab clusters sweet and so delicious! And by the way big big portions. Never heard of key lime cake. That there cake is homemade, has the key lime taste and is real moist. The frosting complements it perfectly..looks like two slices for the price of one. People calling in and piling in to get their order now! Wats Crackin Garlic Crabs is worth every dollar spent.
Yuri Brisbon
I called in to give you guys a review of your food, but the way it's set up, phone calls don't go through. As far as customer service, 5 stars all the way! I ordered a blue crab plate with broccoli on the side. Some of the food was overcooked and was mushy. The sausage, shrimp and corn was cooked perfectly. But the crab meat was soft and so was the shell. It wasnt eatable. The potatoes were mushy and the brocolli was soggy. Maybe it was just an off day today. The next time I go back I will provide an updated review. Thanks!
Paulette Walker
Delicious!!!! Shrimp plate.. the shrimp are huge!!! Drove 35mins to get this goodness!!!
David Luther
What’s crackin my dear? Very tasty buttery garlic crab! I went for the legs. I will need to get myself some seafood scissors. I just used my teeth to crack it open and fiddle it out with a chopstick... #hotelroomstyle
But the taste was amazing!
Lady J
I truly enjoyed my snow crab combo plate!! BUT, I arrived Tuesday morning @ 11:30 am (they open up @ 12) and waited & waited, I left @ 2:30!!! To stay in business they're going to have to come up with a better operating system than this. All the business they're getting, it's time to invest more into a better operating system to reduce wait times. My plate was delicious though!
Terrence Jackson
My experience was great! I didn't have to wait long, and the amount of food received was way more than I expected. Seasoned to perfection, and I highly recommend this place if you're a seafood lover.
Erika Lee-Sirmans
Great snow crabs and shrimps!! It was worth the wait!
Sonia Grisnold
Recommended by a friend for my Birthday! 1st visit no wait time . Great portion for the cost & taste! Will visit again. I don't do crabs sorry ! Shrimp plate was huge & tasty !
jamar patterson
Food was good. Staff was friendly and professional. I was surprised by how large the portion was. What more can you ask for? Wishing I had some now!
Kat Pink
Long waits usually but worth it because of the quality and price. Love this spot and so glad people who know how to cook southern seafood (Brunswick area) run this place
Jessica Gay
I was here for the holiday and me and my cousins decided to visit. The wait was not long and the portions were huge! I ordered the snow crab legs combo that came with shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. It was absolutely devine! I recommend this place if you love seafood.
Yoglesby Oglesby
I hear the people complaining about the wait time. The longest wait is for the blue crabs. They have a sign that states. " This is not a fast food restaurant " They cook it all fresh. It was a long line. It was a little wait. It was worth the wait. Warning...The butter is loaded on the plate. I say go try it for yourself. Only for seafood lovers.
D. Hillmon
This place is very busy, but very much worth the wait. Staff is so very courteous regardless of the line being out the door. Not once did I see them be rude to any of the customers. Awesome experience all the way around.
Definitely recommend it
Kayla Lee
Ordered a blue crab plate, shrimp plate, and a side plate. Were told it would take 15 mins & it took OVER an hour. We were told the wait time was due to the blue crabs, only received a “thank you for your patience.” However, I did go back & the wait time was a lot better (didn’t order blue crabs this time).They do give you a lot of food, also.
April Hill
My favorite food is seafood so I had to try them. When I saw that it was a house turned into a seafood to go restaurant, I knew I had struck gold. Will definitely go again. Tons of butter and great seasoning so I can't eat it often but I wish I could.
Janese
Absolutely delicious! The only con is we had to wait almost two hours for our food! Definitely do not go if you're starving. Order, go run errands and then go back.
Alexis Beasley
If you want garlic crab this is the place to go! You get the most bang for your money and you will get a sauce that is unmatched and very original. Prepare for a wait because this location is small and cooks all food fresh. CONS: No way to call in your order. Long waits, takeout only.
PROS: FOOD IS AMAZING, GREAT Customer service.
CHICO DIXIE
Food was good. They give you allot of food for the price. I hate the parking. Don't go if you just washed your vehicle because it will get muddy. Also the parking lot is very small. Needs more parking and needs to be paved.
Keia Nobles
My food always good
Christy Dudley
The food was amazing!!!!! Nothing else compares!!! The price was reasonable and so was the wait time. The staff was nice and polite. I can't wait until the next time I'm in Atlanta. I will definitely be eating from Wats Crackin.
Kevin Page
This is without a doubt the best seafood place in Atlanta. They literally give you too much food, but every bite is seasoned and delicious. I had the Blue Crab and Shrimp combos, and you really can't go wrong with either.
Only heads up is this is a take-out only restaurant, but the food is 100000% worth the drive.
Sincerely Shante
The Potatoes, saugage and shrimp was good. The blue crabs and snow crab was alright.
A' Rivi
Best seafood "pot" I've ever had in life!!! A must eat!!! But there is no where to sit and eat. It's a to go place, which is a downer for travelers. Nice outdoor picnic area would be a nice additive. But we just ate it in the car. You will not be disappointed!!!
Sweetcakes Yum
I ordered my food to go which was the Large Snow crabs combo and i added eggs and broccoli on the side I didn't receive my eggs for the 2nd time but yet I paid for them and the plates only look healthy because they pile it up with Potatoes so dont be fooled the food did have a good flavor though
Jamie Wallace
Amazingly delicious food, quaint location. This business is thriving, the plates have an abundance of food and the flavors are poppin. They played holiday trivia allowing customers to win free food, due to a delay we were all given tickets to return and receive free items. I had an unpleasant experience with an employee, however once it was brought to the owners attention, and it was confirmed that she was being rude to customers she was asked to leave. I appreciate the food and service. And remember" If the box is closed, then it ain't Wat's crackin"!!! One luv
Carolyn Bass
I went to Wats Crackin to see what people was talking about. I ordered the Snow Crab combo $25.00 I have a couple of suggestions. I'm from New Orleans and Know Seafood Very Well. Everything was seasoned VERY WELL. I would have like a little less potatoes (too much ) and 8 shrimps (not 6) and two corns Other than that, my food was GREAT. I will be going back for the same order. Hope they get the hint about the potatoes. The sauce was wonderful .
HK NoLabelxxCrew LGBTQ
This seafood is A+1!!!! I went later, on Saturday, arrival time was just after 20:00 hr, the parking lot was packed!
I was surprised by the type of parking lot, dirt road, pretty much wherever you can find a space to park. It was raining, so you know this must have been some SUPERB food for it to be packed like this!!! The place is more like a seafood shack, as it looks like a residential building. Once inside, you'll find people in randomly placed old-school wooden chairs, in the middle of the room waiting. BE PREPARED TO STAND, as there are NOT enough chairs. Not ideal, but hey, play a game on your phone or have a conversation with someone to pass the time because the WAIT IS LONGG!!! My wait was around an hour; if only I'd known this, I would've just called ahead and ordered and picked it up. Oh well!
However, it's WELL WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!
The flavor was impeccable. I order the Snow Crab Combo & from the crab, to the sausage, potatoes, to the corn it was all SOO GOOD!!! The plate was so full it wouldn't even stay closed. WORTH THE MONEY and AFFORDABLE. I got all of that for <20$
DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK, next time I'm in the area!! Satisfied customer here.
Darrell Lake
Food Was Amazing! I'm From Florida, Born and Raised So I Have Had Some Of He Best Seafood. Now The Wait Was Long I Mean Super Long. So I Would Tell You To Call In Then Go Pick Up.
venus suber
Damn I spent $43 on two platters! I'm kinda mad, crab was old or put in the freezer! Would have gave them 5 stars but crab was garbage... Only why I didn't give them 1 star, because sausage, egg, shrimp, potatoes and corn was good as hell with garlic butter sauce I'm not going front! I drove 30 min to get crab and came to ga from South Carolina due to the storm...
Thoughtfullyyours B
I SUPER LOVE WATS CRACKIN!! The shrimp are so big and succulent, the sausage has the right amount of spice, the potatoes are cooked to perfection, the corn on the cob has the right amount of crunch and is sweet and the garlic butter brings it all together to create "heaven in a box". I always recommend Wats Crackin to my family and friends for great seafood.
Quita Beloved
I like the food and it is a lot for the price or at least every time I've bought food from them I had to share so I didn't waste it but it's good
Randy Williams
Pre-Ordered 11th Wedding anniversary meal there, food was awesome, King Crab!!! People were great, its was my 1st time there and will definitely not be last. Thank you Wats Crackin!!!
Vertonia Jarrett
Very good place food hot plenty of food on the plate is super! I love this place and everybody including the owner is very nice. Last year I was in two foot boots due to surgery and other one broke the owner seen me struggling and he stop what he was doing and took time out to help me.
Joe Lewis
I like the establishment. Service was prompt. We even had a slight issue and were still on our way in minutes. Management and employees were very cool. No pressure. Brian is one of the best cooks they have. 2 thumbs up
Lina
Everything is cooked to order and the wait is between 25-60mins😥😥. They do not fry anything; everything is boiled. The parking lot and waiting area are both very small, and when busy they are difficult to get out of.
Pro: The food is very good and you get ample amounts of food (it's priced between $12-25 a plate currently). The order takers are always really nice.
Con: You have to stand in line for a really long time.....with NO DEATILED MENU to look at; when you make it to the counter it still takes a few minutes to read the one menu taped to the counter (BUT THE ORDER TAKER IS ALWAYS PATIENCE AND NICE AND TREATS YOU LIKE ITS NOT 30PPL IN LINE BEHIND YOU). They squeeze 2 plates worth of food into 1 togo plate: which is always half open. Then they put a plastic grocery bag around it (not sure how sanitary that is, or if the bags are even new). The food is only togo meaning by the time you get home you are reheating seafood and half your sauce is in the bag leaving the tray wet and icky (because the plates lids are never closed).
But.......Excellent customer service and The food is really good and 1 combo plate usually last me 2 days😁
M. lamar
The line is worth the wait. Always cookEd to order and delicious. The servings are big and two to three combo plates will feed my family of 6.
Jordan Wolf
The food was amazing, the wait is a little long, but, hope they're successful. In that success if they could expand the kitchen and waiting area, it would be perfect. Love this place so happy I found them.
Symone Morgan
I loved this place! I’ve only lived in Atlanta for nine months now, and I have tons of friends who have posted pictures on Facebook of the food from here. The only reason I was out in the area was because of UberEATS. I have never tasted seafood this amazing before. The garlic sauce is what makes the food taste good. I don’t like that there really isn’t anywhere to sit and enjoy the food, because it’s the type of place where you come in, order your food and leave. But overall, I’ll be back again for sure!
M Bush
Wats Crackin is simply bliss...except waiting and no seating to dine there. If this place had seats in the front area, it would rake in a bank a day. The food is a Man size plate of bliss. Not to pricey, but don’t come with Captain D’s money. You’re paying for real seafood!
Tim Callaway
This was my first time trying this place. The food was very good! Its a lot of food in the plate, so be prepared. There was a wait so call in your order if possible. I will be back.
J Oquendo
Off the chain seafood spot! Unbeatable taste, great portions and worth the wait. Been coming here for 1 1/2 years and never been disappointed. Support this Black enterprise, you won't be disappointed!
quentin frazier
Best seafood in Georgia so far. Place is to small and over packed. You will have a 30-45 minutes wait, so don't go on your lunch break, unless you want to spend your whole hour getting the best seafood in GA. It so worth the wait, for real.
Google Contributor
It's a house. The food tastes like home cooking. You get a lot of food for the money but the whole establishment looks like it's in desperate need of a deep cleaning. Parking is limited and the wait is long. Overall 3 stars.
Chris “Fat Esteban” Taylor
Amazing as usual!!!! Enjoyed my shrimp plate
Cheryl S
It takes way to long to place order and up receive it. Average wait is 1hr, utterly ridiculous! The food is delicious.
wendy cornwall
Wait is too long place is overcrowded and hot. Relocation is needed for space and comfort while waiting. BUT THE FOOD IS GREAT. staff is courteous. Suggestion: need an order window and a pick up window.
Nyesha Larry
The wait time is ridiculous but the food is good. They over cooked my broccoli, it was mushy. My shrimps and potatoes was delicious. I would go back and I will tell a friend or family to try them out....
R R
Crab legs were a little overcooked, but they were delicious. The shrimp plate is well worth the money, and it fed 2 hungry adults. I'll definitely go back again.
Philistia Glenn
Food was fresh hot. It taste great. It was my first time there. Don't let.the outside fool you. Large serving. Took 2 days to finish.
Jillian Endsley
Food so good, it will make you want to slap your mother! I have a friend who is allergic to crab but that didn't stop her from visiting twice in one day! Great food, long wait time but it's worth the wait.
Tony Wright
Waited 2 hours for 2 plates is ridiculous but food was good, gave you a lot. , Love supporting my people and I'll be back maybe once a year. Free up your schedule you will be there awhile
Antoine Cooper
Food is always delicious. Theyve gotten better with the wait time as well. Ill.be back.
Candice A
At 1st I was like ah heck naw this a set up. This look like somebody's house and I'm about to get robbed. But then I see other cars pulling up and I felt better. The food is excellent and you get plenty. Will definitely go there again.
Asha‘S Lifestyle
It would be great if it had way less salt. I order the small snow combo extra strimp cam all the way from New York really wanted this but it was soooooo salty but the 1 crab was good cork was good juicy shrimp all I'm saying is I felt like my money was wasted I couldn't eat it die to the large amount if saltiness but I appreciate them but why call it a snow combo with only one crab leg thing .
Lainee Little
4 stars because the food was plentiful and the young lady that was taking orders was patient and pleasant in spite of the furious crowd, this was my husban and u first visit.
So, we probably will not visit on a Friday again, the place is rather small, order rakwn and stand where you can, the wait was exactly an hour, thankfully my mom lives near we were able to go uses the restroom and pay her a quick visit. We ordered the large crab combo x2, next time we know 1 order will do us, the crabs were a bit salty and the meal very garlicky however tolerable..we will visit again, not on friday evening, we will order on meal and maybe try different sides
Linda Rudolph
It's worth every penny, trust me... and the prices are reasonable
Moemurda
Real good food with reasonable pricing, but tge wait was unnecessarily long and the parking lot could use some attention
Joy “YINGYANG” Howze
Overall the food is great yet my corn was totally unacceptable.....mushy.
J Tyree
To be honest the vegetables especially the corn are never fresh and always has this mushy frozen texture. The seafood is ok but expensive about $15 at publix or another Chinese seafood is $25 worth of food there. I hope they read this and change because you really want to support black owned businesses I just want my money's worth.
Douglass Justice
Incredible Hole in the wall. Only to go orders. We sit in the parking lot and eat. Bring plenty of napkins and a metal fork. It just don't get no better than this. The owner is a Lil gem.
Phyllis Avila
Wow this place was great Not only was I like the third person to be served as I waited on my food for my sister's birthday it was on time and it was so plentiful really I had to save it for 2 days so I definitely recommend this place
Lovely Lisa Carson
Delicious, Delicious, Delicious... I can't wait to go back again. Food was seasoned and cooked to perfection. Great customer service on my first visit, politeness was refreshing!! Thank you!!
Jay Jackson
4 stars for taste and generous sized plates. Downside it's in the hood and during weekends expect extremely long waits...30-40 minutes at peak times. I suggest ordering leave to run some errands then come back to pick up. NO DINE IN OPTIONS
Rahsheen Porter
I have been here several times and I'm always satisfied. It might be packed and you may need to wait a bit, but it's worth it. Their service and speed here has improved drastically since they opened.
Dawnita Brown
Lines can be long sometimes, but they get your food to you in a timely manner. You wait in your car after you order and they text you when it's ready
Nathan Stallfus
I wasn't sure about this place e at first but I friend of men suggest we go and I was not disappointed. The staff were so nice and food was so good. Best seafood a ever tasted. I wish there was a 6th star a could give them.
Executive Enforcement
Food is really good. Put on your patience panties. THIS IS NOT A FAST FOOD JOINT! You will wait but it will be worth it. Need two windows for order and pick up.
Yvonne Smith
Crazy good seafood. The have a verity of combination plates. Shrimp, potatos, sausage in a garlic butter sauce is my favorite. This is a "To Go" only restaurant... NO SIT DOWN. Hi prefer taking my food home so I can get messy with it. Finger Licking Good.
Chef Velvet
I'm a chef that appreciated the freshness and quality of the food is received. The biggest plus was it didn't taste like it had just come out the ocean. The staff was great and the wait was worth it.
Mrs Tarah
The taste of the food is 5-star, but the packaging leaves you wanting. Most of the garlic butter sits in the bottom of the bag which is unsanitary. Please consider offering a small lid container to place it in. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Edwina Taylor
Excellent service! Delicious seafood!
Sheena Williams
I was so disappointed the craps were small and they should have said this was a potato plate. I couldn't believe the stuffed it with potatoes like this. Terrible
Tamara Dixon
They give you a healthy portion size for the amount of money you pay. I've recently noticed that the overall wait time has decreased, which is a good thing! If they can get a nicer lobby & parking area configured without it interfering with or confusing the folks waiting in line to order, they'll really be cooking with fire!
Lisa Porter
I've been missing out Wats Crackin is a 7 minute drive from my home and I was going all the way to Stone Mountain for seafood. You can't believe everything you hear or read BEST seafood OMG I am a Wats Crackin customer now. Yes they give you more than enough potatoes but I was still pleased.
Val Mcgee
I ordered the Shrimp Plate with Extra Shrimp but it's Potatoes piled under the Shrimp to make the box look full with only 15 Shrimp Sausage and 1 Corn on the Cob. I wish that it was more Shrimp since that was the purpose of me ordering a Shrimp Plate with extra Shrimp.
Armani Wright
Great food! Sometimes there's a wait. But you just have to pack your patience. They're cook to order. And it's worth the wait. ☺️
Nicky Sheppard
I know one thing about this place the food is fantastic and you get so much of it you may not be able to eat it all now the wait time is awesome but one thing about them they have a sign inside this says this is not a fast food I love it is hilarious I love that side
Shalaunda Wilkes
Heard food was great, when I got there they were out of the food I wanted. I end up going to a different place Staff was courteous, just wish I was able to taste what everyone else was raving about.
Angela Sanders
The food was amazing! Enough to eat at least twice with one order. Worth the wait if you don't order ahead for pick up
Areaun Leverette
Great food! I loved every bit of it! Call your order in because they're really busy but the food is worth the wait!
Sylvia Harris
Yes, I would agree with that. The food is so delicious. We have to drive over an hour for our food but it's always worth it!
freddy d
Be prepared to wait for a while for your food. It was a 45 min wait for my food. Overall, the food was good but need to work on a systematic approach to get the food out quicker.
Hyman Bell
Yep.... Just like the last time😆 Awesome …
April Gill
It was so delicious, and plenty of food, I had some for now and more for later, very affordable prices and the hospitality was awesome made me feel at home, in and out service
Anialia Taylor
I really enjoyed it. Food was fresh and quick and hot. I came on two different occasions and liked it. Would go again.
India Goins
Yummy I live in Florida so to get good seafood in Georgia was amazing this place is a must visit while in Atl. It's take out only so if travelling from out of town keep that in mind but dont let that be the reason you miss such a tasty place
Blue K
The food is on point, perfect garlic potatoes, crabs was steam to perfection. So much food my plate couldn't handle it all. The only negative is the wait time.
N V
Seriously ... JUST GO!!! . Stand in line, make a few calls, scroll social media, listen to a podcast- whatever you need to do to pass the time. Its worth the wait! You wont regret it at all.
Ivey Tucker
Never disappoint! I forgot to snap a pic. Next time I promise. Order you some xtra sausage and save the extra garlic/butter for your grits in the morning...thank me later
Ivey Henry
Excellent food and you get your money worth. Great place for people who love saefood, combo crab legs, sausage,
potatoes, corn cook down in butter. Thanks was cracked. Keep up the exclusive of your food.
Denise Lachelle
I love the shrimp plate! They are going up on prices by $2 but is still reasonable for what you get.
Tasty but a little spicy. Also
expect a bit of a wait when you go.
Natosha Smith
My boyfriend and I love the food here. It used to be a really long wait, well worth it, but that wait time is even better... 15min today.
Alexsia Brown
My favorite seafood spot to go to in Georgia even if it's raining. I always get the Large SnowCrab Combo plate which consist of SnowCrabs, potatoes, corn, and sausages. I'm not a big fan of sausages but there's I can eat. The lines are sometimes long, but totally worth the wait and drive. They're friendly and you can tell they cook it with love.
Candace Stringer
The food is delicious, but it is always packed in the lobby area. The parking is limited .I wish you could call your order in. If you have 1-2 hours to spare it's worth it.
Lashondra Jordan
The food is good but the prices have went up and portion of the seafood has gotten smaller they give plenty of potatoes I had three pieces of sausage 8 shrimps and 2 clusters of crab legs the price use to be like 15.00 now it's 25.00 I order eggs they was out could no one run to the store and buy more.
Chissell Reese
The food is good, but I must be honest, I've had better. It's close to where I live, so I sometimes visit. They need more parking ^ a bigger waiting area
Pamela Davis
FREAKIN PHENOMENAL! THE PLATE WAS LOADED! Got the seafood boil (you know, crab legs, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn), It was delish! It wasn't salted down, it wasn't full of garlic, just a lil heavy on the butter sauce, but it wasn't swimming. Took about 15 min to prepare, outside needs curb appeal (because I wouldn't have gone there, but I was invited). I enjoyed the meal, more than the company. I live 30-40min away, but I will be going back for dayum sure!
Miss. Fitz
Great carryout crab spot. Stays busy. Not so easy parking nor is it the best location but good. Be prepared to wait awhile as high volumes lead to wait times but overall a good steamed seafood carryout! The crableg boil is a fav.
Bobby Russell
Man the food is awesome!! I'm from a small town in Bibb county Al. And I try to go to this please at least once a month. The wait is long but it's definitely worth it. Cant wait till July
Dezzi Sloan
The seafood here is amazing. Yes the lines can be long sometimes which is a great sign of great food. I'd rather be in line with 100 people. Opposed to walking in and the cook is sitting down on facebook or something. If you love garlic butter you will love their food it's covered in it. Portions are huge, staff always nice. They talk a bit more urban but its candler rd, dont expect cindy from chik fil a.
eveusher
The food was great! I just wished they saran wrapped the plates so all the butter would not leak out.
Lucretia Tellis
I had heard so much about this place....BUT..... It didn't give up to my expectations. Good was VERY salty tasting which was a real turn off for me. I asked for light seasonings and it was overwhelmingly spicy. Food was so WET I guess from garlic sauce or whatever it was. Very disappointed.....
Roshelle Moore
First Time Coming. The Highlight of my Trip. It is Most Deffinetly Worth The Wait. I Wouldn't Change A Thing About It. I WISH There Was One In Dallas. Much Love To The Owners!!!! I Still Fantasize About My Food!!!!
Donte Harris
If you haven't tried it...you are missing a hidden gem. This place is dope and has great Central Ga Seafood. I really don't know how they make It so good.
Novella Terry
I absolutely loved it. My first time visiting. I fed 3 people with one plate! Definitely worth the wait and pay. I will return again and again....
Summer W
Place was hard to find...hard to get inside due to stuck door and seating and waiting was long and unruly. Take out only clause, should be advertised somewhere...Food: Crablegs were small and no flavor. Shrimp were nice size, sausage spicy. They drown everything in butter! Yummy! Lots of potstoes and a small ear of corn gave it the perfect meal. Suggestion:::Larger crablegs please!!!
Sonia JnB
The food was amazing!
TheScorpi68
Finally made a stop here while I was in town and it was well worth it.