Fresh seafood
Reviews repeatedly describe the crab, lobster and shrimp as fresh, juicy and well cooked.
Crab and Lobster Restaurant
Jumeirah Village Circle
Crab and Lobster Restaurant is a casual seafood spot in Jumeirah Village Circle, centred on shareable seafood buckets and boils. Reviews highlight fresh crab, lobster and shrimp, with sauces, bibs and gloves making the meal a hands-on group experience.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
542 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Sauce choices
The buckets can be paired with distinct sauces, including lemon-butter garlic, coconut-Cajun, cashew and garlic butter.
Hands-on dining
Shared seafood arrives with bibs and gloves, so eating with your hands is part of the experience.
Sharing portions
Several guests found the seafood buckets generous and suitable for sharing with friends or family.
Cosy setting
The relaxed interior has a nautical, ship-cabin feel and works well for an unhurried dinner.
Shrimp dishes
The shrimp receive specific praise for being fresh, well seasoned and perfectly cooked.
What to Eat at Crab and Lobster Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Crab and Lobster Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Crab and Lobster Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Seafood bucket Net +14
“We had the seafood bucket with the cashew and coconut sauce and it was absolutely delicious! The ½ bucket for two people was more than enough — generous portions and packed with flavour.”
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“We had the seafood bucket with the cashew and coconut sauce and it was absolutely delicious! The ½ bucket for two people was more than enough — generous portions and packed with flavour.”October 2025
“The seafood bucket is a must-try—super flavorful and generous portion.”January 2026
Honorable mentions (12)
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Cajun style seafood boil Net +1
“The Cajun Style seafood boil was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I also appreciated the variety of sauces and spice levels.”
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“The Cajun Style seafood boil was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. I also appreciated the variety of sauces and spice levels.”May 2025
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Creamy pasta Net +1
“The food was incredibly fresh — the shrimp were perfect, and the creamy pasta I had was amazing.”
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“The food was incredibly fresh — the shrimp were perfect, and the creamy pasta I had was amazing.”November 2025
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Family plate Net +1
“Be sure to try the family plate—you're going to enjoy every bite!”
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“Be sure to try the family plate—you're going to enjoy every bite!”January 2026
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Fried calamari with tartar sauce Net +1
“We had the Seafood Bucket for 2-3 people, plain caesar salad and fried calamari with tartar sauce. I must say that the seafood bucket is good for 4 to 5 people. Both are just so tasty!”
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“We had the Seafood Bucket for 2-3 people, plain caesar salad and fried calamari with tartar sauce. I must say that the seafood bucket is good for 4 to 5 people. Both are just so tasty!”May 2025
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Grilled shrimp Net +1
“I visited Crab and Lobster Restaurant for dinner and tried their grilled shrimp. It was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The seasoning was spot on, enhancing the natural sweetness of the seafood without overpowering it.”
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“I visited Crab and Lobster Restaurant for dinner and tried their grilled shrimp. It was absolutely delicious! The shrimp were perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor. The seasoning was spot on, enhancing the natural sweetness of the seafood without overpowering it.”September 2025
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Plain caesar salad Net +1
“We had the Seafood Bucket for 2-3 people, plain caesar salad and fried calamari with tartar sauce. I must say that the seafood bucket is good for 4 to 5 people. Both are just so tasty!”
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“We had the Seafood Bucket for 2-3 people, plain caesar salad and fried calamari with tartar sauce. I must say that the seafood bucket is good for 4 to 5 people. Both are just so tasty!”May 2025
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Seafood boil Net +1
“The seafood boil was absolutely delicious, with fresh crab and lobster cooked to perfection.”
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“The seafood boil was absolutely delicious, with fresh crab and lobster cooked to perfection.”November 2025
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Seafood boils Net +1
“✨ The food was absolutely outstanding 🤤🍤 I’ve had seafood boils at many places, but this one is by far my top favorite 🦀🔥.”
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“✨ The food was absolutely outstanding 🤤🍤 I’ve had seafood boils at many places, but this one is by far my top favorite 🦀🔥.”February 2026
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Seafood platter Net +1
“Would definitely recommend this place, I had the seafood platter and it was delicious, the place is cosy, very helpful staff and the orders doesn’t take long.”
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“Would definitely recommend this place, I had the seafood platter and it was delicious, the place is cosy, very helpful staff and the orders doesn’t take long.”February 2026
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Sharing platters Net +1
“The signature buckets and sharing platters are everything I hoped for: generous portions, fresh seafood, and the freedom to choose sauces.”
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“The signature buckets and sharing platters are everything I hoped for: generous portions, fresh seafood, and the freedom to choose sauces.”December 2025
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Shrimp pasta Net +1
“The shrimp pasta was cooked to perfection — the sauce was rich, the shrimp were fresh, and every bite was satisfying.”
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“The shrimp pasta was cooked to perfection — the sauce was rich, the shrimp were fresh, and every bite was satisfying.”September 2025
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Two buckets of mixed seafood Net +1
“I ordered two buckets of mixed seafood featuring two flavors: cashew and garlic butter.”
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“I ordered two buckets of mixed seafood featuring two flavors: cashew and garlic butter.”May 2025
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Blue lagoon mojito Net +1
“I paired it with their Blue Lagoon Mojito, which was refreshing, beautifully balanced, and the perfect drink to complement a seafood dinner.”
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“I paired it with their Blue Lagoon Mojito, which was refreshing, beautifully balanced, and the perfect drink to complement a seafood dinner.”September 2025
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Mixed mojito Net +1
“Amazing food I personally loved the seafood bucket and the mixed mojito 💖 Great service and the place looks neat and clean, would definitely come back again”
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“Amazing food I personally loved the seafood bucket and the mixed mojito 💖 Great service and the place looks neat and clean, would definitely come back again”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share wisely. Ask about current bucket portions before ordering; reviews differ on whether a smaller bucket feeds two or more.
Pick a sauce. Ask about sauce options: lemon-butter garlic and coconut-Cajun were both praised, while Cajun is a repeat order for some guests.
Expect gloves. Come ready for a hands-on meal: shared seafood is served with bibs and gloves.
Go with friends. The buckets are designed for sharing, and one review suggests trying the restaurant with friends or finding a deal for better value.
Try mojito. For a drink alongside seafood, the Blue Lagoon Mojito was described as refreshing and well balanced.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Continents tower, District 13
Al Barsha South Fourth - Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Value concern
One guest paid AED225 for a bucket described as serving two to three but found the portion too small for the price.
Inconsistent service
A review mentions that service can sometimes be slow and food quality is not always consistent.
Ventilation issue
One visitor noticed an unpleasant smell on entry and felt the space needed better ventilation.
Food handling
One guest said a piece of corn tasted off and that staff changed it without apologising.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED225
the bucket (good for 2-3 persons)
“We had the bucket (good for 2-3 persons) for AED225 and to be honest, the food serving is less and not worth the price”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Crab and Lobster Restaurant is a casual seafood restaurant in Jumeirah Village Circle where the main event is a hands-on shared feast. Order a seafood bucket or Cajun Style seafood boil, then dig into crab, lobster, shrimp, squid and corn with bibs and gloves. Reviews also call out grilled shrimp and shrimp pasta, so there is more than one route if you do not want a bucket.
Freshness is the strongest theme: guests describe the crab, lobster and shrimp as juicy, flavourful and properly cooked. The sauce choices add variety, from lemon-butter garlic and coconut-Cajun to cashew and garlic butter. The cosy nautical interior, relaxed atmosphere and friendly service suit a casual meal with family or friends, while the buckets make sharing part of the fun.
Portion and value feedback is mixed. One guest felt an AED225 bucket was too small for its stated two-to-three-person serving, while another found a half bucket more than enough for two. Ask about portions before ordering, especially if you are watching the bill.
A review also mentions occasional slow service, inconsistent quality and an unpleasant smell on entry, so expectations should be practical rather than polished.