1. SriPraPhai
8.7
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews
Chris: Fried soft shelled crab with green mango sauce is delicious!
Examiner.com: The fried soft shell crab had the perfect crunch, served with the option to add a mildly spicy flavors of the mango sauce. This dish was incredible—crunchy, spicy, and tasty. Read more.
Jen H: No doubt the best Thai in NYC. Don't leave without trying the basil soft shell crab, pad see ewe, and Thai iced tea
Anna H: Pork & Crab and just Pork Xiao Long Bao are super delicious. The prices are so affordable and definitely a MUST TRY!
Kevin Yien: Solid xiao long bao (crab are better than pork), really soft fan tun, perfectly cooked chao nian gao, and stuffed red bean pastries to finish off a great meal in this hole in the wall.
Polina Weitz: Loved the crab and pork soup dumplings! The pork soup dumplings were also delicious, and the steamed shrimp dumplings were great! Definitely one of my favorite spots in the area.
3. Tavern 18
8.4
265-11 Union Tpke (btwn 265th & 266th St), New Hyde Park, NY
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
Jackie Chan: Brunch is such a good deal w comp bloody marys, screwdrivers, sangria and mimosas. Lump crab cake ceasar salad was my fave.
Nancy Lew: Amazing! Great place not just "bar food". Love the chipotle wings and crab cakes. Yummm remind me of Maryland! Def will be back. PS try Sunday brunch- unlimited food and specialty drinks sweeeett! 😍
Nancy Quinlin: The crab cakes, the steaks, I've had the skirt steak and the 20oz aged porterhouse, both PHENOMENAL! The shepards pie. Lobster mashed potatoes are excellent!
4. Watawa
8.4
33-10 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 35th St.), Astoria, NY
Sushi Restaurant · 88 tips and reviews
Rishi C: Spicy crabmeat, spicy salmon, eel avocado .. You won't do it, you're not crazy
Tony Xerri: The original home of the Spicy Crab Roll. Get the Pauline or Dynamite rolls because they are guaranteed to shatter your universe. The expansion is taking a bit long though...
rozi doci: This place is so good! The sushi is always fresh and delicious. Get the Spider roll, you won't regret it. The Pauline roll is also great and Spicy Crab- off the hook! Do it.
Carla Moscoso: Mussels, grilled lobster, crab legs & scallops oh my! Best tzasiki in all of NYC.
Alexander Tarasov: Scallops are great! Crab legs yum! Lemon potatoes are simply the best!
ᴡ Montilla: I like the grilled shrimp minus having to peel them could've gone without that.The shrimp stuffed with crab was ok. The drinks were good. Not watered down at all. The service was good and attentive.
7. Casa Enrique
9.1
5-48 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hunters Point · 235 tips and reviews
Derek Kan: Tostadas De Jaiba! crab in crispy tortilla with citrus, avocado, tomato, chile serrano and cilantro
Jessica: Crab tostada, chorizo tacos and the classic margarita
Eater: Head to New York's only Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant for beef tongue tacos, chicken smothered in a heady mole sauce, and a monster crab tostada. Read more.
9. Taverna Kyclades
8.9
33-07 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 34th St), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 284 tips and reviews
Regina Ma: get the Greek salad-- freshest ingredients ever. the house white white is pretty good. skip the sole and go for the stuffed crab filet. yum. and the baby shark is sooo delicious
Kate LaPorta: Start with the greek salad, Saganaki (fried cheese), & grilled octopus. The branzino(european seabass) & stuffed shrimp w/ crab meat are great choices. Get the tzatziki and dip everything in it!!!
Gianna Canevari: Shrimp stuffed with crab and lemon potatoes. I died and went to Greek heaven.
12. Seva Indian Cuisine
8.6
34-11 30th Ave (btwn 30th & 31st Ave.), Astoria, NY
Indian Restaurant · 131 tips and reviews
Matt Cherette: Three course prix fixe for $13 is a steal. Masala Crab Cake, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Vegetable Samosa are all delicious.
Justin Allen: Amazing cozy place with better prices. Nothing leaves you dissappointed. A must have is the masala crab cake.
Tom Leonardo: You can't go wrong with the chicken samosa, masala crab cakes and chicken Korma...The maharaja compliments everything really well
13. Murasaki
7.9
46-44 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hunters Point · 14 tips and reviews
Ailie Chang: It's nice to have a new food option here in LIC. Get the Ume Roll! The mango on the roll makes a nice sweet touch to the spice of the king crab.
Monica Evtimova: Crab salad is great,sushi rolls are also very good.Completely new modern restaurant. Athmosphere is really relaxing. Clean and comfortable.
Joseph Yeargain: I've eaten here three times, and each meal has been delicious. The wines they now have pair perfectly! Cheers to you, Murasaki!
14. London Lennie's
8.2
63-88 Woodhaven Blvd (at Fleet Ct.), Rego Park, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Middle Village · 61 tips and reviews
Will Gonzalez: Soft shell crabs in season in May. Delicious!
Jenna Odett Laskin: Really good seafood. Usually go for crab cakes (not too bready),or shrimp and scallops. Skip chocolate molten cake. Even with a reservation, expect to wait a bit for your table.
L B: Crawfish boil special when in season is great