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“unexpected seafood”
Review of Holy Crab

Holy Crab
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Ranked #104 of 2,085 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 23 December 2024

I didn't expect to find a seafood boil in Helsinki. Probably not the average tourist's first choice, but it had been a while for me since I had good seafood. The Holy Extreme for two was just right. Honestly the lobster and crab were good but my least favorite. Shrimp and clams were excellent and so was the Cajun sauce. Get their garlic bread to soak up the sauce. A Long Drink is the perfect pairing for the salty seafood boil. Excellent service who are even willing to help you crack shells if needed.

Date of visit: December 2024
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1  Thank Turner S
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Reviewed 24 October 2024

Great spot with a lively atmosphere. Servers were very kind and showed us how to use utensils to open up the hard shelled seafood. Wife and I enjoyed it and will visit again!

- Cajun sauce was savory and spicy, which went really well with seafood.
- Garlic bread was amazing.
- Cocktails were great. Gummy bear and Pineapple killer were absolute bangers.

Date of visit: October 2024
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1  Thank Simeon R
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Reviewed 24 October 2024

Recently visited this special restaurant, and I have to say, it was an absolutely fantastic experience! From the moment we walked in, the service was exceptional – warm, attentive, and friendly. The seafood was incredible and cooked to perfection. Every bite was with flavor, and the variety of sauces really took it to the next level, especially the Mukbang sauce – it was an absolute game-changer!

The garlic bread deserves a special mention too – hands down, some of the best I’ve ever had. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and packed with flavor. It paired so well with the seafood. Can’t wait to come back!

Date of visit: October 2024
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1  Thank Suharman m
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Reviewed 10 September 2024

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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1  Thank dking2001
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2024

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 8 September 2024

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
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Holy Crab, Owner at Holy Crab, responded to this reviewResponded 27 September 2024

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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