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The Crab Barrack

Seafood · Birmingham

3.9 · 53 reviews Google

The Crab Barrack Opening Hours

Monday 12:00–23:00
Tuesday 12:00–23:00
Wednesday 12:00–23:00
Thursday 12:00–23:00
Friday 12:00–23:30
Saturday 12:00–23:30
Sunday 12:00–22:00

About The Crab Barrack

At The Crab Barrack in Birmingham, we're dedicated to serving up fresh seafood that's sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Our commitment to quality shines through in every dish, from our signature crab offerings to a variety of other seafood favorites. With a warm and inviting atmospher...

At The Crab Barrack in Birmingham, we're dedicated to serving up fresh seafood that's sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. Our commitment to quality shines through in every dish, from our signature crab offerings to a variety of other seafood favorites. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, our dining room is the perfect spot to enjoy a leisurely meal with family or friends. Stephanie, one of our friendly servers, takes exceptional care to ensure that every guest feels special. Many of our customers come back time and again, drawn in by the restaurant's reputation for delicious food and attentive service. We're proud to offer take-out options as well, making it easy to enjoy our seafood at home or on-the-go.

What Customers Say About The Crab Barrack

The Crab Barrack in Birmingham receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the delicious seafood, especially the shrimp, and highlight excellent service from staff like Stephanie and Ervin. However, there are recurring complaints about food quality issues, including old or weird-tasting food, lack of seasoning, and instances of food poisoning.

Popular Dishes

shrimps w/o heads rice Managers Special #1 Fried Shrimp catfish shrimp boil (3) fries snow crabs

Best For

Families Casual Quick Bite

Tip: The dining room and bathrooms are very clean and orderly.

What to see nearby

Fairview Park
A 496m

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Highlands Park
A 829m

Highlands Park

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Explore the area around The Crab Barrack

The Crab Barrack is located in Birmingham, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Fairview Park (A 496m) — park in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
  • Highlands Park (A 829m) — park in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about The Crab Barrack

The Crab Barrack is located at 2451 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham.
Near The Crab Barrack you can find points of interest such as Fairview Park, Highlands Park.
The Crab Barrack offers seafood cuisine.
The Crab Barrack has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The most recommended dishes at The Crab Barrack based on customer reviews are: shrimps w/o heads, rice, Managers Special #1, Fried Shrimp, catfish.
The Crab Barrack is ideal for families, casual dining, quick bites.
The Crab Barrack in Birmingham receives mixed reviews. Many customers praise the delicious seafood, especially the shrimp, and highlight excellent service from staff like Stephanie and Ervin. However, there are recurring complaints about food quality issues, including old or weird-tasting food, lack of seasoning, and instances of food poisoning.
The dining room and bathrooms are very clean and orderly.
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The Crab Barrack Birmingham Reviews

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Reviews (21)
Priscilla Jones
Priscilla Jones

It was so good it makes me want to slap my mama in the food was so good and juicy do eggs and potatoes mmm

Priscilla PAM Jones
Priscilla PAM Jones

My first visit at this location and LW wont b last. Unbeknownst to me, kind young man/Ervin opened tle door for me (on a cane etc )then took my food to car. So polite and when I got home I PIGGED OUT! 😋 food was sooooo good and just rite for my palette

Patricia Mincey
Patricia Mincey

It’s was pleasant had fun with family.

Adrian Thomas
Adrian Thomas

Food tasted just as if it was the centerpoint location and I will be back again! 10/10

nathan Harris
nathan Harris

When , I tell you it’s the best place to go for seafood. I use to like the crab barrack in centerpoint but they don’t let you call in an order and u have to wait over a hour for food. I’m glad that they have The Crab Barrack at the Crossplex, food was even better than others.

Sherika Dortch
Sherika Dortch

I drove 3 hours just to try this seafood place. It was worth the drive. The food was delicious, I don't care for shrimps but the shrimps were delicious. The only thing that wasn't good was the corn it tasted like a cardboard box. I will be returning in the future.

MARY KAY
MARY KAY

Most customers order take out. I only dined-in once, and ordered take out 4x. I love seafood, so I come here! I usually order shrimps w/o heads and rice on the side. Order takes a few minutes. Very simple place, nothing fancy. Cash or card payments. They have kids menu too!

Raquel Rios
Raquel Rios

Stephanie is wonderful! She made the experience for my daughter and I feel so special. She gave us her utmost attention from start to finish. She was so kind and made sure we ordered what we were hungry for! Very kind and professional. Made our time dining in enjoyable. The food was very delicious and worth the price. Heard multiple recommendations from around the area, and all were correct. Very clean and welcoming atmosphere, and even a boutique in the building to browse while eating with very cute selections. Thanks Stephanie!

mie coe
mie coe

Stephanie is awesome. The dining room and bathrooms are very clean and orderly. The food is to die for!

Charles Gray
Charles Gray

Was in town visiting family. Decided to check out this spot. Ordered the Managers Special #1 and Fried Shrimp and catfish. The Managers Special was seasoned really well, I had the House special seasons. The MS list what you get:12 shrimp, 3 boiled eggs, corn, and 2 sausages. When I read 2 sausages I was thinking 2 pieces of sausages that would be at the minimum 1 inch in length. The 2 sausages were 2 slices of sausages. And that’s how the description should read “2 slices of sausage”The were cut small enough to be eaten in one bite. That would be my only complaint about the Mangers Special. The catfish and shrimp: the catfish could have use a little more seasoning. I would recommend this spot to someone looking for some seafood. But beware of the little amount of sausages you will receive.

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Georgia Whatley

order crab legs and shrimps had a funny taste and the eggs was old and cold

Jackie O
Jackie O

The food was not hot when I got it. The cashier didn’t even ask what kind of seasoning. I ordered a half a pound shrimp no head combo it comes with corn, sausage, and potatoes. It was 10 shrimp in the bag 2 small round cut sausages yess only two pieces of sausages the size of a Quarter and one potato. This place use to better and I am upset when I looked at the food once I got home. Waste of money and time. Do not go here food was horrible.

Sandra Clark
Sandra Clark

I ordered the lb shrimp boil! Horrible! The food tasted old, the shrimp was tough and there were no eggs! This place has gone down!!!!!

Angela Regulus
Angela Regulus

The fish was fried to perfection but had no taste at ALL. Not a drop of seasoning, even tartar sauce and ketchup didn't help. The shrimp taste just like dirty water. I can say the waiter was really nice and attentive. The best tasting item there was the cocktail sauce. I will say thank you to the establishment for a tore up stomach and multiple trips to the bathroom ALL night and half of the next day! I will never go back there.

Celeste Williams
Celeste Williams

I have eaten here several times and usually the service and food are good. However recently when I went to pick up my order, I noticed it was sitting on the counter, and not behind the counter. That was because, the cashier, who was taking a personal call, had given the order to the wrong customer, who had left the restaurant with the food and later brought it back. The restaurant then proceeded to give me the food that had been out of their presence. Luckily another customer told me what had occurred so I requested that my order be prepared again or refunded. The cashier tried to insinuate that this was not a serious matter, and I should speak with the manager if I wanted a refund or a new order. The manager did state he would have a new order prepared, and I would like to hope that that is exactly what he did. But who knows for certain. I am not likely to order from there again for some time. Such unsafe practices are untrustworthy! Thanks again to the customer who warned me!

Ari Dawson
Ari Dawson

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS RESTAURANT HAS GIVEN ME FOOD POISONING. I DIDNT EVEN GET SEAFOOD THEIR FRIED FOODS ARE CONTAMINATED DOWN TO THE FRIES . jm not bias and i love the one in midfield but this one is disgusting and needs to be investigated these people are cross contaminating and dirty

Kay
Kay

My boyfriend and I both got food poisoning. He got food on Friday and started feeling sick the next day. I ordered on Saturday not realizing the food is what made him sick until I started having the same symptoms later on that evening.

babeebri87
babeebri87

I only came here cause it was close to my hotel. There was as BARNACLE ON MY CRAB i was so disgusted and I was already majority done with my meal so I found no reason to send it back.. the crab looks like it wasn’t even rinsed with water and the crawfish will definitely get you sick.. the employees were very nice but don’t go here if you don’t want to be stuck on a toilet all night

Erin Wages
Erin Wages

The food was very weird, it tastes off. I couldn’t eat the sausage or the egg because it tastes old. Will not be going back. I wanted good snow crabs and couldn’t really eat them because they tasted weird! Be aware

gabbygabbs
gabbygabbs

I didnt like the shrimp boil that I ordered for 12 dollars. If you are wondering why it was 12 dollars they had a sale or something i cant remember.....anyways this was 3 weeks ago and they only gave me 2 thin AND LITTLE peices of sausage.... And the food tasted weird not trying to be rude or nothing... The summary is, i wasnt satisfied. I might try agajn with them in the future. Im not trying to put the business down, tell you not to come here or anything of that nature... Just do better next time. P.S., sorry i made this so late..

Shaquita
Shaquita

Just one of those days that I needed a break from cooking so I ordered a shrimp boil and a side of fries for my baby. She’s very picky. I’m glad I had a car or otherwise my child would be hungry. That’s not the worst part. When I called I didn’t get a sorry for the inconvenience or anything but only a fry response of oh you can contact doordash to get a refund..not sorry or thank you or nothing. Therefore I did not enjoy my food because it was cold due to the fact I had to go back out to get my baby something to eat.

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