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Ray's Crab Shack

★★★★ 4.4 · 0 reseñas

En Ray's Crab Shack, en Mowry Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente acogedor donde podrás disfrutar de los sabores más auténticos del mar. Nuestra especialidad son los platos de pescado fresco, desde nuestros famosos "po' boys" hasta deliciosos "lobster rolls" y, por supue...

Ray's Crab Shack

Seafood · Newark

4.4 · 1,326 reviews Google
www.rayscrabshack.com
Yelp 3.5 (1,525) TripAdvisor 4.0 (62) Uber Eats 4.7 (120)

About Ray's Crab Shack

En Ray's Crab Shack, en Mowry Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente acogedor donde podrás disfrutar de los sabores más auténticos del mar. Nuestra especialidad son los platos de pescado fresco, desde nuestros famosos "po' boys" hasta deliciosos "lobster rolls" y, por supuesto, nuestro cangrej...

En Ray's Crab Shack, en Mowry Avenue, te damos la bienvenida a un ambiente acogedor donde podrás disfrutar de los sabores más auténticos del mar. Nuestra especialidad son los platos de pescado fresco, desde nuestros famosos "po' boys" hasta deliciosos "lobster rolls" y, por supuesto, nuestro cangrejo recién capturado. Con una valoración de 4.4/5, te invitamos a descubrir por qué somos un rincón imprescindible para los amantes del buen marisco.

What Customers Say About Ray's Crab Shack

Ray's Crab Shack is a popular spot for Cajun seafood, especially shrimp and crab boils. Customers consistently praise the fresh seafood, flavorful sauces, and generous portions. Some reviewers mention inconsistent service and an automatic 15% tip.

Popular Dishes

Lobster Bisque (3) Garlic Noodles (3) Cajun shrimp in a bag ceviche tostada Ray's combination bag fried oysters lobster roll clam chowder

Best For

Families Groups Casual Couples

Tip: Servings are good and no need for reservations. Early lunch is a good time to avoid a wait.

Features

🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Swiss Park
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Eucalyptus Grove Park
A 338m

Eucalyptus Grove Park

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George M Sullivan Recreation Complex
A 874m

George M Sullivan Recreation Complex

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Birch Grove Park
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Birch Grove Park

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Explore the area around Ray's Crab Shack

Ray's Crab Shack is located in Newark, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Parks & Gardens

  • Swiss Park (A 128m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • Eucalyptus Grove Park (A 338m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • George M Sullivan Recreation Complex (A 874m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America
  • Birch Grove Park (A 999m) — park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Ray's Crab Shack

Ray's Crab Shack is located at 5989 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560, Newark.
Near Ray's Crab Shack you can find points of interest such as Swiss Park, Eucalyptus Grove Park, George M Sullivan Recreation Complex, Birch Grove Park.
Ray's Crab Shack offers seafood cuisine.
Ray's Crab Shack has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Ray's Crab Shack offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at Ray's Crab Shack based on customer reviews are: Lobster Bisque, Garlic Noodles, Cajun shrimp in a bag, ceviche tostada, Ray's combination bag.
Ray's Crab Shack is ideal for families, groups, casual dining, couples.
Ray's Crab Shack is a popular spot for Cajun seafood, especially shrimp and crab boils. Customers consistently praise the fresh seafood, flavorful sauces, and generous portions. Some reviewers mention inconsistent service and an automatic 15% tip.
Servings are good and no need for reservations. Early lunch is a good time to avoid a wait.
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Ray's Crab Shack Newark Reviews

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Bunny M

Came here on a Tuesday night, didn’t wait at all, got a table right away. Super friendly team. He didn’t look that bubbly at the very beginning, but he was taking the order, he was so friendly and patient. Ordered 1 pound of shrimp pepper lime flavored, and 2 pound of crab leg. Everything is so Tasty and delicious. We added sweet potatoes and two corns into one of the flavor that I don’t really know which one it is but it is so delicious. Highly recommend

Bethanie Gist
Bethanie Gist

The food was excellent and the service was amazing! Host Gio (sp?) was especially friendly and helpful. And whatever you do, DEFINITELY try the fried oysters, extra crispy. I eat oysters, but am not a huge fan. Theses, however, are a MUST HAVE!

Al Atienza
Al Atienza

Shrimp cooked perfectly. Garlic Noodles WOW..Garlic Breath for a week

Andrew Hunter
Andrew Hunter

We stopped by Ray's Crab Shack last Friday for a casual family dinner. The place isn't fancy, but it's clean, well-lit, and surprisingly kid-friendly for a seafood spot. The portions are generous - easily enough to share. Everything came out hot, seasoned well, and not overly salty, which I appreciate. Prices are fair for what you get, and parking's easy even on a weekend. Not somewhere we'd go every week, but for a relaxed, messy, seafood-with-the-family kind of night, it's a solid choice. We'll be back when the craving hits.

Dom V.
Dom V.

I travel for work but this time I was on a limited budget. I spent about $46 with tip. I felt awkward to sit there alone so I took my sandwich, chowder w/ bread bowl To Go. You guys should really have bar where people can come there and eat. You had a couple places but under utilized! Anyways, the food was good still and the waitress was accommodating and got my food quickly. There were groups everywhere. I sell massage chairs at Costco and I had a great show at the Newark store so I’ll be back with deeper pockets and I hope there will be a good bar / area for 1/2 people to dine at.

Myrna Johnson
Myrna Johnson

Nice place for casual seafood. Comfortable bench tables and a full bar. My lobster roll was pretty packed with chunks and was good. My companion’s shrimp salad had large tasty prawns. The only ding was that the server disappeared for a while so drink refills were slow, but it was off hours and I assume lightly staffed for that. Available parking in the lot. Wheelchair accessible.

Sophie Xie
Sophie Xie

Sooooo impressive! So far the best boiling seafood I’ve ever eaten in the Bay Area! Great service and juicy seafood! Will come back again!

Moises Bucio
Moises Bucio

I loved the experience here .!The decoration is simply spectacula from the entrance, I felt transported to the coast. The blue and white colors, combined with nautical elements, create a fresh and welcoming atmosphere. But what really shines is the food. The seafood dishes are an explosion of flavors and textures. The staff's attention was also exceptional, always willing to recommend and explain the dishes. I can't wait to come back and try more of their delights. Highly recommended! *Highlights:* - Impressive decoration - Delicious and fresh food - Excellent service

Rachelle Lopez
Rachelle Lopez

Love the Staff and the delicious flavour of seafood. Servings are good and no need for reservations. We came at early lunch no wait

Nicole D.
Nicole D.

Ray's Crab Shack is a good place to go if you enjoy seafood boils. The taste of everything is very fresh and the price is reasonable. Service was exceptional and helpful for our big party that needed lots of extra utensils, bibs, lemons, etc. Honestly, the sauce is not my absolute favorite I have had at seafood restaurants but it still is tasty and the overall experience was great with much better service and sides than other restaurants. I will come back if I'm in the area again!

Eva Reveles
Eva Reveles

Lobster Bisque central. Always scorching hot, the bread bowl is warmed to the perfect temperature to enjoy through the entire eat. The combo basket was perfectly crisp and tasty. The super warm food was paired perfectly with their draft select beers. It was an excellent dinner for me and my babe.

Vicky T
Vicky T

It had been quite a while since coming to Ray's Crab Shack. Glad I decided to go here since I was in the area. I had ceviche tostada and it was delicious. Great amount of food for the price. I forget what my other half had but it was delicious as well. Thank you I enjoyed the food 😋

Lia DM
Lia DM

One of the most flavorful Cajun shrimp in a bag. And having the option of head on shrimp deserves another star! The juicy fresh shrimp order came in double bagged. Their garlic bread were soft in the middle, crunchy crust and tasty, obvious garlic chunks, precious 4pcs in the order. Garlic noodles were packed so full and bagged. We had a few boxes in our order and appreciate that each box thoughtfully had the order label on it so we know which is which, thank you! Wasn't our first time getting the shrimp in a bag and wouldn't be our last either.

Sanni TUMAMBING
Sanni TUMAMBING

Fun seafood experience!!! 💚 I visited Ray's crab shack with my family and was woooooorth it!! Food - 5/5 Portion, flavor, and variety!! I loved their Cajun seafood - crabs and shrimps. Huge shrimps and full crabs are there. Service - 5/5 Good staff and crew. They're attentive to our needs and food is served as per our expectation. Atmosphere - 4/5 The restaurant is a bit old already. Clean place, but old vibe.

Andrew
Andrew

Fantastic Cajun seafood place, been coming here now and then for over 8 years. Tastes fantastic, fresh seafood, great value, never had a problem with the service nor the food. Very nice to see their price not inflated too much, you can still get the combo or shrimp bag for around $20-40, which can usually feed 2-3. Recommend Cajun garlic sauce, sides such as clam chowder, which is better than Boudin's, sweet potato fries, extra sausage & garlic noodles. Everything is on the salty side tho. Totally, 100%, absolutely recommend.

Imani Darian
Imani Darian

We signed in and got seated very quickly. The waitress was very kind and all staff is available to answer any questions. Superb customer service! And when we ordered our food, it came out so quickly! I enjoyed the atmosphere and it was great to have some one on one with my partner, but also seems like a great place to have a get together! Very intimate and cozy!

Kira Fuss
Kira Fuss

delicious!!! this was my first time at any sort of crab-shack-feed style restaurant, and i'd say it was a good choice. my only complaint was that the shrimp was not peeled, which was inconvenient. not sure if that's a ray's thing or an everywhere thing, though. service was great, helped me pack up leftovers, and it made for a delicious dinner the next day too!

Bill Lin
Bill Lin

Make sure you order the "Ray's combination bag", their mussels and clams are so big and juicy, the corns, and the shrimps, everything is on point. Their Cajun sauce 😋, with extra garlic, yummy!!! What's more interesting is the water tanks with live lobster, you get a photo on the wall if you order one 👍

Cindy Lu
Cindy Lu

Shrimp w/o head 4 medium size Crawfish 3 too small Garlic noodles 3 flavorful Lobster Bisque 3 too salty, not enough lobster Crab Bisque 3 salty, flavorful Fried Oyster 4 juicy Corn 3 slightly sweet Potato 3 soft, red skin

Caroline C
Caroline C

They unethically add in a 15% tip charge to your final bill BEFORE you can pay for your bill…then ask AGAIN for extra tips after charging. At that point, the initial 15% had already been charged. The tip listed on the initial receipt is in fine print (easily mistaken for sales tax) also so it isn’t really noticeable until you really glance at your receipt before paying which you should do if you ever come here though I strongly don’t recommend this one and recommend other Cajun boil places. Also, they have shrimp head-on and head-off options, however… they don’t have a “deveined” option which greatly disappointed me coming from my past experiences at other Cajun boil restaurants in the Bay Area. Pro: their ultimate power seasoning tasted pretty good but that’s about the only pro I have.

Jay
Jay

Okay so the service is always 50/50 I’ve been going here for years i love the shrimp and the clam chowder but the fries are off sometimes. The service fee they charge now is crazy before we could come here and eat for maybe 2-6 people but now it’s just expensive with a bit more lower quality. The last time I went there was flies and ants on the table around 12pm so clearly not a lot of cleanliness.

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Travis Chambers

Ordered one of their big shrimp boil bags and found out that every shrimp had a ton of dirt in them and had to spend a ton of time cleaning them myself. Definitely don't get shrimp from these guys since they use super low quality shrimp and try to cover it with tons of butter and spices. You'll be better off buying a bag of shrimp and boiling it yourself.

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Good Rating
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Many Reviews
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Moderate Price
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seafood
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Services

🍽️ Lunch
🍾 Dinner
🍰 Desserts
🥡 Takeout
🚚 Delivery
🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

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🚚 Delivery

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Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
11:30AM-9PM
Rating
4.4/5
💬 Reviews
1,326
💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 1.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 510-792-8808
🌐 Website
www.rayscrabshack.com
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🅿️ Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
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Swiss Park

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

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Eucalyptus Grove Park

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

A 338m
George M Sullivan Recreation Complex

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

A 874m
Birch Grove Park

park in Alameda County, California, United States of America

A 999m
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