Happy Crab

369 S Broadway, Salem - 03079
83 reviews
Cajun Seafood Cajun/Creole
(603) 450-8888

This restaurant was very big and roomy and it had a nice vibe to it. But the seafood boil wasn’t the best I’ve ever had. The sauce was ok. But maybe I’m just so used to the sauce Ive had at another seafood joint. I will give them kudos on the amount of scallops they put in my boil and they were huge! The crawfish seemed like they were old, the lobster tail was solid. I also ordered the clam chowder and it was ok. Oysters were good too, couldn’t go wrong with them.

First experience being here. There was a name change it was now called $haking Seafood in Salem, NH. I had the shrimp basket with sweet potato fries and the shrimp were very tender and fresh, good portion size. They offered many different selections of seafood with sauces, Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper or all three. You could also get three different spicy levels of Cajun mild, med, hot and extra. The seafood is very fresh. I also had a pomgrani martini which was only $10 and was very good! They also have daily specials which range from $28.99 to $44.99. I would highly recommend if you enjoy seafood !

The name changed, the restaurant is now called Shaking Seafood. I went on a Sunday afternoon, the place wasn't busy. The service is actually excellent and the food was on point. I had the Seafood boil bag with black mussels, shrimp, crab legs and clams. The hot sauce was not really spicy and the drinks are watered down. Overall it was really good. I will definitely go back.

Very good seafood! Perfect portions for two people and the hush puppies were perfectly fried with a yummy dipping sauce! The sweet tea wasn't sweet at all though lol

Very tasty and fun experience! It's a good place for seafood lovers with an informal atmosphere and high-quality food. Well priced and friendly and helpful staff

So amazing. The flavor in everything spot on. The food was piping hot when it got to me. Amazing prices. But the food wow I can not say enough about how flavorful everything was. I didn't need to add salt or anything. Just the best food I have had in a long time. Highly recommend

It was incredibly disappointing to be blunt. Our server, bless her heart, must've been new because she wasn't able to help us in one sitting and kept leaving to get answers. On top of that, she was on her phone the whole time (earbuds) and we never got any drink refills the entire time we were there. In fact, she only came back to the table to deliver the food and then the check, but only AFTER we flagged her down for it. Shrimp was cooked far too long; made them difficult to peel and were dry. The fried oysters were also dry and tasted old (We Cajun's, bruh, we know seafood). Also, the options for fried food are incredibly limited. Overall, no thank you. We went. We tried. It was not worth the money spent or the food.

Went there tonight for first time husbands birthday. Awesome food really tasty. Staff was attentive. Very quick and clean

Not too bad. Portions were good. Good spices. Will try again sometime. Some things are pricey, but we went on the moderate price range for a first visit.

Great! I like steamed oysters and snow crab legs!!!!!