The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD
Restaurants in Haymarket, New South Wales
4.6 (2,570)
| Category | Restaurants · Cajun restaurant |
|---|---|
| Address | Ground floor/68 Harbour St, Haymarket NSW 2000 |
| Area | Haymarket, New South Wales |
| Phone | (02) 9069 5599 |
| Website | theboilingcrab.com.au ↗ |
| Google rating | 4.6 (2,570) |
Opening hours
| Thursday | 12–9 pm |
|---|---|
| Friday | 12–9:30 pm |
About The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD
The home of Australia's best seafood boil! Welcome to our flagship NSW store.
Offering boiled-in-bag, Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp and other shellfish. Get ready to have some #DirtyFun!
Please note, prices may fluctuate due to seafood market pricing.
Located at Ground floor/68 Harbour St, Haymarket NSW 2000, The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD operates as a restaurant serving Haymarket in New South Wales. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Besides its main category, the business also describes itself as cajun restaurant, so it may cover more than the name suggests.
Eating out in Australia ranges from beachside takeaways to hatted dining rooms, and a listing like this one is best judged on freshness, turnover and how consistent the reviews are rather than on decor. If you have dietary needs, most kitchens will adapt a dish if you ask. Licensed venues serve alcohol; BYO places let you bring a bottle for a small corkage fee. Tipping is appreciated but never expected.
Opening hours are published for 2 days a week. Typical hours are 12–9 pm. Hours in Australia do change around public holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (02) 9069 5599. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a mobile. Its website is theboilingcrab.com.au, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
On Google it holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 2,570 reviews, which is a strong result for a restaurant in Haymarket and suggests consistent service.
Haymarket is in New South Wales, on Australia's east coast, where summers are warm and humid, winters are mild and businesses keep to standard hours year-round with the usual public-holiday changes. Traffic in Haymarket peaks on weekday mornings and afternoons, so allow extra time then. Addresses read from the unit or street number up to the suburb, state and four-digit postcode; the map link on this page shows the exact spot.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Louie Nguyen a month ago
Specialising in seafood boils - food came out promptly, solid flavours, and reminds me of kickin inn. Cajun flavour, whole shebang was the best flavour, had creamy garlic which was ok. Suitable for all groups and had a whole bday theme as well - with a sash for the birthday boy! So good! Fried shrimp was delicious as well as their clam chowder! Ran out of bibs when we were there but they had gloves at least!
Edgar Pau 2 months ago
It was the last night of their $50pp AYCE special so their walk-in queue was very long. Since we went for a birthday dinner, we booked a table and ordered ala carte. In saying that even with drinks we paid $55pp so definitely good value for money. We ordered two combos, fried prawns, fried soft shell crab and bread, which was perfect for the 5 of us. The seafood was fresh and the Cajun spice (mild) still had a nice kick without being unpleasant. Staff were nice. It was for a birthday and we brought our own cake as well. Would recommend this place.
Ihab's Fun&Food Guide 2 months ago
The service was good waiters helped and guided us. Food needs adjustment the seasoning not that tasty salty and cream garlic not suitable with the seafood or might be becausesaucewas too thick. This was a $50 open for different choices with a $5 drink. Liked the offer and seafood options were mixed. Challenge is to finish all food especially fries is tough, however was managed haha. You can see here in the videos and photos 😁 only two managed to finish two bags + sides🫣 we have beaten a table of 6
Suzy Kim 3 months ago
Visited alone and ordered the shrimp. It was so delicious that I finished everything! Fresh seafood, great flavor, and friendly staff. Next time I’ll come back with friends and try a seafood combo. Highly recommend! 🦐
Marco Nero 3 months ago
The Boiling Crab is an informal, group friendly restaurant specializing in "seafood boils" (seafood boiled in sauce), known for their delicious prawns/shrimp with chorizo sausage. I was ultimately defeated by the fried shrimp and we may have ordered more than we could finish. The crab salad was freshly made although I ended up with a tiny bit of shell in my last mouthful. Staff were friendly and the food was presented soon after placing our order. This is a casual dining location with almost a sports-bar type of atmosphere. The Boiling Crab is easily located in the Haymarket district and has something of a cult following from local patrons. We made an effort to visit the city solely to try out their menu - after seeing their Instagram videos posted by other diners. Unfortunately, the one item we both specifically wanted to try was unavailable when we were seated - as they had run out. This was the Alaskan Crab Legs (my wife is Canadian and selected this restaurant specifically for this reason). Gloves and napkins are supplied upon arrival, which makes the process of seafood disassembly an easy chore. We were also celebrating a birthday and the staff kindly held a colorful light
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD located?
The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD is at Ground floor/68 Harbour St, Haymarket NSW 2000, in Haymarket, New South Wales. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD?
The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD is listed as a restaurant and is also tagged on Google as cajun restaurant.
What are the opening hours of The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD?
Published hours are Thursday: 12–9 pm; Friday: 12–9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays, so call before a special trip.
What is the phone number of The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD?
You can call The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD on (02) 9069 5599.
How is The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD rated on Google?
The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD has a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 2,570 reviews.
Does The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD have a website?
Yes, the website of The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD is theboilingcrab.com.au (linked on this page).
How do I know the details for The Boiling Crab | Sydney CBD are correct?
Details come from public sources and can change. The owner can claim the listing to keep it current, and a quick phone call before visiting is the safest check.