Crab Catcher

410 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester - 06040
67 reviews
Cajun/Creole Seafood
(860) 432-8657

DO NOT EAT HERE! We waited 56 minutes for our food to arrive and it would have been longer if I did not continuously get up to complain to the manager since our waitress was no where to be found. Food finally came and I was given the wrong order. Icing on the cake… they didn’t have the cracking tool for the crabs… waitress said they were all out. Name of the place is literally called the crab catcher yet they didn’t have the crackers for the crab so we couldn’t even eat the dang crab! Manager did NOTHING to rectify the problem. So disappointed and will never go back.

A hidden gem that deserves more credit. Went on a Thursday afternoon and the place was very quiet. I honestly wasn't expecting much, but this is some of the best seafood I have ever had. I loved the catfish with cajun fries - husband got the same but with shrimp. Everything was cooked perfectly - not too crispy and not too soft. Very glad we live nearby because we will be visiting this place more often!

I usually don't like fish but I enjoyed it here. The family tried everything from the lobster boil to the tilapia and fries. The food came out very hot and was tasty. Server was polite and charming. The order did take longer than it should have considering we were a party of six and there was only one other couple there. Prices were very reasonable for what you get. Nice visit. A second visit is on the horizon. Give it a try. Just make sure you plan on spending time there for you food.

Crab catcher is one of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever been to. If your looking for that southern style broiled food this is the place to go. I have been to several seafood restaurants in the state and this one is by far the best. Me and my friends go at least once or twice a month. The staff is exceptional and the food is so delicious I may just have to go after this review. Take a trip on down and try some of this southern styled food and have a well poured drink from the bar. Cheers friends.

First and last time I will order from here. The food had a chemical taste to it. $100 down the drain. Seafood was not fresh. My potatoes and corn were awful. I barely finished it. My money wasted. Do not order from here!!Update: this business is ridiculous to even think I did my review out of spite instead of rectifying the situation is absolute appalling. This shows that the owner/management does not care about their quality of food being served to their patrons. Maybe they should listen to their customers and try to put out better quality instead of calling all the patrons with bad experience a bunch if liars

Really tasty seafood in a delicious buttery goodness. The pictures won't do it justice since it comes served in a big bag, but yum! Recommend a good beer to go with it. Good service too. Be prepared to get messy!!! ?

Delish seafood if you like shrimp and crab legs. The flavor is really good which is hard with shelled seafood, but somehow they managed to get flavor into the meat. I truly think this is a diamond in the rough restaurant. So good!!!

Food was amazing. Fresh and seasoned perfectly. Make sure you wear the bib and be ready to lick your hands clean

Would give them a -100!!! First off I went to pick up food for my Partner and the guy in front had the nerve to say no tip for a pick up order… I brought the food right to my partner she ate it said the crawfish , eggs tasted like CHEMICALS. The fish wasn’t at all fresh definitely old! She then got FOOD POISONING she threw up all night like the excorsist. She was in pain for 3 days straight couldn’t eat anything else at all!!!! The place says to bring it to there attention but why should we have to ask for FRESH FOOD when that’s what is being paid for !!!!

Would give them a -100!!! First off I went to pick up food for my Partner and the guy in front had the nerve to say no tip for a pick up order… I brought the food right to my partner she ate it said the crawfish , eggs tasted like CHEMICALS. The fish wasn’t at all fresh definitely old! She then got FOOD POISONING she threw up all night like the excorsist. She was in pain for 3 days straight couldn’t eat anything else at all!!!! The place says to bring it to there attention but why should we have to ask for FRESH FOOD when that’s what is being paid for !!!!