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“A good seafood fix in Helsinki”
Review of Holy Crab

Holy Crab
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Ranked #216 of 2,103 Restaurants in Helsinki
Price range: €40 - €100
Description: Welcome to Holy Crab, where we bring the taste of authentic Cajun seafood boils to the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Picture this: a vibrant atmosphere where a culinary adventure unfolds. Our seafood boils are served uniquely in a bag, filled to the brim with an assortment of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables. The excitement builds as the bag is ceremoniously poured onto the table, releasing a medley of mouthwatering aromas that signal the start of an unforgettable dining experience. First in Helsinki, Finland, we redefine seafood dining as a shared experience. Our signature Cajun seafood boil is a celebration of flavors served in a communal setting, where friends, and family come together around a table to savor the essence of Cajun seafood.
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Description: Welcome to Holy Crab, where we bring the taste of authentic Cajun seafood boils to the heart of Helsinki, Finland. Picture this: a vibrant atmosphere where a culinary adventure unfolds. Our seafood boils are served uniquely in a bag, filled to the brim with an assortment of fresh seafood, aromatic spices, and hearty vegetables. The excitement builds as the bag is ceremoniously poured onto the table, releasing a medley of mouthwatering aromas that signal the start of an unforgettable dining experience. First in Helsinki, Finland, we redefine seafood dining as a shared experience. Our signature Cajun seafood boil is a celebration of flavors served in a communal setting, where friends, and family come together around a table to savor the essence of Cajun seafood.
Reviewed 3 weeks ago

This restaurant is a real treat for seafood lovers in Helsinki. The concept is a large bag of broiled mixed seafood mixed with a sauce of your choice then emptoed on the table for you to dive in. Our bag included crab, mussels, multiple types of shrimp and clams as well as sausage and mixed vegetables. Everything was really delicious.

The staff were really helpful and attentive. Whilst the meal was not cheap, nothing in Helsinki really is so all things considered, I felt it was good value for what we had.

Date of visit: September 2024
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Thank dking2001
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed our seafood boil experience. Our goal is to deliver a true feast for seafood lovers, and it's great to know the flavors and concept resonated with you.

Super nice to hear that our staff made your visit even more enjoyable. We strive to provide helpful and attentive service that complements the food.

We appreciate your understanding of Helsinki’s pricing landscape, and we’re happy to know you felt the value was worth the experience. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious dive into seafood soon!

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

The food was great, huge portions, well presented and lots of flavours. I had great time there and I was served by the lovely Annie the customer service was EXCEPTIONAL!! she was knowledgeable, helpful and attentive. I will definitely be coming back here when i am back in Helsinki

Date of visit: September 2024
Thank Rachel L
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our seafood boil and the overall experience at Holy Crab. It's wonderful to know that the portions, flavors, and presentation met your expectations!

We’re especially proud of Annie and her exceptional service—your praise will definitely make her day! We always aim to provide attentive and knowledgeable service to match the quality of our food, and it’s fantastic to hear we hit the mark.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Holy Crab the next time you’re in Helsinki! Safe travels and see you again soon!

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Reviewed 17 July 2024 via mobile

We had an exceptional dining experienced at Holy Crab! The seafood was expertly prepared, showcasing a delightful range of flavors and textures. The service was outstanding attentive, friendly, and efficient, making us feel truly welcomed and valued. From the tender calamaris to the succulent lobster, every bite was a taste of oceanic perfection. Highly recommend for anyone seeking top-notch seafood and impeccable service! Will probably coming back there! Thank you HolyCrab craving satisfied and can’t wait to go back!💕🤭

Date of visit: July 2024
Thank 436rustyb
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed your time here.
Hope to see you soon.

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Reviewed 14 July 2024

The Asian girl with black hair didn't speak Finnish. Finally, when the bill was paid, the bragging started, They laughed at me at the end and giggled loudly among themselves, e.g. my language skills. It's bad, because I was completely happy when I visited the restaurant until the end, but this overshadowed my experience.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank Coastal18219894814
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you for your review.
Am sorry that your experience was not perfect. I can assure you that we will be speaking to our staff about this.

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Reviewed 6 July 2024

Our experience from start to finish was excellent.
Friendly greeting and attentive service straight away.
We were served by two really friendly ladies quite possibly of Far Eastern decent and then later by a local girl who had only worked there a couple of weeks.
The food was excellent albeit a bit eclectic and served promptly.
All staff were happy to receive feedback whether it be good or bad..
We had a king prawn and clam dish to share. Absolutely peerless.
No doubt whatsoever that we shall return.

Date of visit: July 2024
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Thank SteveJo2016
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you! WIll be waiting for your return. :)

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