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Welcome to Crab99 Bar & Restaurant

Located in Indianapolis, Crab99 Bar & Restaurant is a lively beer bar specializing in Cajun/Creole and seafood dishes. With a wide range of amenities, including delivery, takeout, and wheelchair accessibility, the restaurant offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Customers rave about their seafood boils, sushi rolls, and cajun rice, praising the flavorful sauces and generous portions. Despite some minor service issues, the overall dining experience is highly recommended for those looking for a fun and delicious meal. Don't miss out on trying the signature dishes and enjoying the upbeat ambiance at Crab99 Bar & Restaurant.

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Welcome to Crab99 Bar & Restaurant, a vibrant and lively establishment located in Indianapolis, IN. As a Beer Bar specializing in Cajun/Creole and Seafood cuisine, Crab99 offers a unique dining experience with a wide range of amenities for its customers. From taking reservations to offering delivery and takeout, Crab99 strives to provide convenience and accessibility to all its patrons.

With a plethora of vegetarian options, wheelchair accessibility, and various payment methods accepted, including credit cards, Android Pay, and Apple Pay, Crab99 ensures a seamless dining experience for all guests. The restaurant boasts a casual atmosphere with moderate noise levels, making it an ideal spot for groups, families, and individuals alike.

What sets Crab99 apart is its diverse menu featuring an array of Nigiri & Sashimi options such as Big Eye Tuna, Yellow Tail, Salmon, and more. Additionally, their selection of rolls, including the California Roll, Spicy Shrimp Roll, and Alaska Roll, showcases the restaurant's commitment to serving fresh and flavorful seafood dishes.

Customer reviews rave about the delectable crab and shrimp boil, the savory Cajun rice, and the mouthwatering pasta dishes offered at Crab99. The restaurant's attention to detail in preparation and presentation shines through in each dish, leaving patrons satisfied and coming back for more.

Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking to explore new flavors, Crab99 Bar & Restaurant is a must-visit destination in Indianapolis. With a dynamic and inviting ambiance, exceptional service, and outstanding dishes, Crab99 promises a memorable dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.

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Leslie M.
Leslie M.

We went to this place as a recommendation from our Uber driver. When you first walk up, there is a sign that says today special $25 for half a pound of snow, crab, half a pound of shrimp, corn, one egg, and sausage. The person at the front desk was not very friendly. I did not catch her name, but she is short to medium height with dark hair and glasses. She was on the phone talking to a customer and she was very short with the person on the other end of the phone. It took a little bit of time for us to get seated and the place was not that busy. Our waitress and I wish I remembered her name was very nice, polite, genuinely happy and was very accommodating. It got to be a little bit busier towards the end and she forgot a few items but that is understandable. She apologized. One thing I will say is that they played really good music. The kind of music that you want to dance in your chair while you eat, it's a little loud, but not too bad where you cannot hear the person in front of you but it's definitely a more lively, upbeat environment. So I asked for the $25 special and she said that unfortunately it is $35 now because it is after 6 PM. That was fine, but in my opinion if it's after 6 PM, you should probably take the sign down. We got the snow crab and shrimp special and it was delicious. I can't remember the name of the sauce, but it is the one that combines all the flavors. Medium spice was perfect, some places say medium and it's too hot to eat, but this was a perfect spice. The sauce was tasty and flavorful and not too salty. I highly recommend getting Ramen on the side and then throwing that Ramen inside the bowl to soak up that sauce. We also ordered the lobster fries which were above average, but a little too expensive for the small amount of lobster that you get. I heard The shrimp Poboy was really good here. We did not order it, but our Uber driver told us to get it and the table next to us said that it was really good. We may have to come back just to try the shrimp Poboy. As we were leaving, I needed some utensils for my to go order, the same girl at the front was talking to our waitress, and they were having an entire conversation about parking in the front and if there was a tow truck and so on and so forth, but did not acknowledge me. There were two workers in the front one Male and the same female that was on the phone earlier. After about a minute of listening to them talk about parking in the front I had to interrupt her and ask her if I can please have some utensils to go. She looked at me, rolled her eyes, grab the utensils and put them in my bag without saying a word. It's employees like this that make me not want to go back to an establishment, even if the food was pretty good. Everybody else was great, but the two in the front can use a little education on customer service. That being said, I would come back here again and would just pay no mind to the employees that were a little less than helpful . Shout out to our waitress though was awesome and genuinely happy to be working there. If it wasn't for the poor customer service at the end of the night, I would have given this restaurant five stars.

Sara P.
Sara P.

I had the best server, maybe ever who was attentive, but not annoying who help me plan my meal, which was a very amazing crab and shrimp Boil with corn and potatoes. I was in town for the Taylor Swift weekend. There were many swifties at this place. Crab 99 was decorated really cool with extra Taylor Swift items to make us feel welcome. Congratulations. You did a great job both food service and ambiance.

Jessica L.
Jessica L.

Stopped in Saturday night and boy was it busy! Our wait was about 30 mins but we were able to pass the time nearby. Our server was very sweet and knowledgeable about the menu and our boil was pretty tasty.

Tiffany J.
Tiffany J.

Honestly this is one of the best seafood spots that I have been to. I was here for a huge conference and I see why the word got out quickly about Crab99. By the time we made it, there was a huge crowd of people waiting to be seated. It took us 45 minutes to be seated, but once we were the service was great and we received our food pretty quickly. The ambience is super casual. The music playing, people dancing, the bar is lively, etc. The service was really great as well. Every staff member we encountered that day was very pleasant. Now on to the food! Yummy! Literally one of the best if not the best seafood boil I've had. The sauce, size of the crab legs, lobster, and shrimp, etc. I truly enjoyed. Plus, they give you so much! I created my own bowl, so everything was priced separately. Loved it!

Ebone' W.
Ebone' W.

This place was amazing. I was in town for a conference and walked over one night to enjoy a boil. I ordered shrimp and crab (on special) with the house boiling sauce. Yall that sauce was SO GOOD! Everything was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth! I don't know when I'll return to Indy, but I'd definitely run back if in the area!

Paul V.
Paul V.

Can't say enough about this place - was trying to find a hole in the wall to try out and found this place. Not really a hole in the wall but it worked out. Atmosphere was solid, they had an event with a DJ playing rap and RB - not too loud and good music. Food was absolutely amazing and the bartender made great recommendations. Lobster roll, crab cakes, baked oysters(some of the best I've ever had), and a catfish po boy - all 10/10. lll be back to try more!

Vanni C.
Vanni C.

The Cajun rice was a 10/10 it was really good I would definitely order again The pasta wasn't bad, very greasy. I ordered it w.o extra meat. It tasted better the next day as leftovers If you're coming for a late night meal, there is a18% fee. The waiters indicated those funds go them as a tip.. which is crazy because why is the customer paying for your late night shift we got our oder in right before 10PM and just tipped in cash The oysters were really good you couldn't find the oyster meat under thw cheese and toppings but the flavor was good We also ordered the Tuesday catfish special and it is served w. Fries no sides they give you two big pieces for $10

Lindsey C.
Lindsey C.

Look, my husband and I love seafood boils and Crab99 is one of the best in the city! The crab legs, shrimp, and crawfish are so tasty and fresh. The mix of all the sauces are just the right amount of flavor. 4 stars only because the frozen drinks tasted like water and it felt like there was no AC in the restaurant. Other than that, we will be back!