The Cajun Crab house is a Louisiana Cajun-inspired menu that brings the flavor of the south to Merrillville, IN. We specialize in seafood boils but also have mouthwatering Po-boys, Pastas, Cajun Rice and other delectable items on our growing menu. We have a fun and upbeat vibe and awesome food and team members to match. We are here to serve all your seafood needs as well as offering chicken and sausage dishes for our fish-phobic friends. Come try The Cajun Crab house and you will not be disappointed!
Based on 787 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.8 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2124 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: (219) 525-5008
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Hours
| Sunday | 12–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11:30 AM–7 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Rachel Menz
Gumbo is excellent. Main courses (tried 3 different over 2 visits) are only “okay”. Food comes out fast and hot. Server was really good the first time, the second visit the server was sick and coughing while at our table. The manager got into an argument with a man & woman (customers I guess) and called the woman a c***, so that was a little tacky and uncomfortable. But according to the server, the woman called the manager a name first, idk. Not a great atmosphere, but good enough to probably try again…?
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C M
The fried shrimp was a good size individually and the meal was a generous portion. The French fries were alright and a tad bit greasy. The staff was a lot of friendly young servers and cashier. They offered lots of smiles and we’re very helpful. They had pretty fast service. They forgot cocktail sauce and I had to request it. They only gave one small dipping container unfortunately which is not enough for such a large meal. Definitely clean inside and the bathrooms were well attended. Place was packed with families dining in. Obviously a local favorite. We will return to try other meals. The decor was fun!
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Monique Howard
Omg i don’t even eat sea food. i had the sides in a bag, and i am officially in love delicious. My server tiffany pena was outstanding, but it was nothing like good customer service. I can’t wait to come back
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Victoria Sparkman
I’ve been coming here for quite some time. But after my recent visit today it probably will be my last time . We came here to celebrate my birthday . In my moms seafood boil she had a piece of rotten corn. We told our server and she went to get the manager . When the manager was notified she told us “it was apart of nature “ . A rotten piece of corn in a seafood boil is apart of nature ? So precautions aren’t taken to make sure the food that is being served is fresh? Lol ok got it ✔️. I’m not sure if the recipe for the sauce is new or not . But it was very SALTY and almost unbearable .
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Ravashing wes
This place has zero google/ apple Pay available. The cost of food alone should pay for this service, and it’s a total inconvenience cause my main card is on my phone n luckily I had enough to pay for my servings. The .. I didn’t like it, and they wouldn’t take it back for an even exchange, and the only option was to buy another 1. My meal was even salty.. go to Red Lobster !!!!
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David Siano
If you do the boil bags, bring your check book. Food was good and plentiful but big $$$.
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Chanise Walker
The food was mushy and taste like the refrigerator. I ordered crab legs with shrimp added. Eggs, broccoli corn and sausages. Told them I wasn’t happy with only eating 1 piece of corn and a few shrimps… Had it remade with scraps! I would not Recommend
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T. S.
I visited with family and had a great time! The service was fantastic, the drinks were refreshing, the music was a perfect compliment, they know how to create a welcoming atmosphere! I cannot complain about the lack of veggie options, as I was at a seafood restaurant, my only complaint was the ridiculously small side portions, they came in the cutest little “skillets” but were overpriced and under portioned.
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Juanina Johnson
A friend and I decided to celebrate my mother in love’s birthday here. We ordered the chicken appetizers and bread. I kept smelling the chicken because something was off about it. Once we told the worker she said didn’t I ask you was the food alright. What??? She went to get a manager and we told him about the chicken being spoiled. He took the food. They never apologized or offered anything to us. I knew there was a reason I never went to this restaurant. This was our first time. Customer service was awful!
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Becky Tabor
I had the shrimp fettuccine, it was okay not seasoned very well, shrimp a but iver cooked, but guess that’s my fault for ordering noodles at a crab place, husband got fried shrimp with seasoned fries , the fries were amazing, shrimp breading wasn’t the best.. coslaw so bland zero taste at all… next time I’ll have to try the crab, if there’s a next time… didn’t like the art work on the window, I don’t think thats very appropriate for a “family”
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