If you have never experienced a traditional Southern seafood boil, walking into one of our restaurants for the first time can be a slightly overwhelming experience. You might notice that very few people are using silverware, the tables are covered in paper, and everyone is wearing plastic bibs.
We completely abandon the rules of fine dining here. A seafood boil is a highly interactive, messy, and incredibly communal way to eat. Instead of ordering a pre-designed plate from the kitchen, you actually get to build your meal from scratch. Here is everything you need to know about the process.
Step 1: Pick Your Catch
The foundation of your meal is the seafood itself. You aren’t limited to just one type of protein; in fact, we highly encourage mixing and matching to get a variety of flavors and textures in your bag.
Our most popular starting points are the Snow Crab Clusters and the Jumbo Shrimp (which you can order with or without the head). If you are looking for something a bit more premium, cracking into our massive King Crab Legs or splitting a Lobster Tail is the way to go. We also offer fantastic options like Black Mussels, Green Mussels, Scallops, and traditional Louisiana Crawfish.
Step 2: Choose Your Flavor
This is where the real magic happens. All of our seafood is steamed, but the intense flavor comes from the sauces we pour into the bag right before it is tied shut.
- Garlic Butter: The classic choice. It is rich, savory, and perfect for enhancing the natural sweetness of the crab without overpowering it.
- Lemon Pepper: A fantastic option if you want something bright and zesty. The citrus cuts through the richness of the butter perfectly.
- Cajun: The traditional earthy, smoky, and salty blend of Louisiana spices.
- The House Blend (“Boom”): If you can’t decide, this is the answer. It combines Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, and Cajun seasoning into one explosive, highly addictive sauce.
Step 3: Dial in the Heat
We know that spice tolerance varies wildly from person to person. That is why you get to dictate exactly how much chili heat goes into your bag.
You can order your food completely Mild (meaning no chili powder is added to the sauce). From there, you can scale up to Mild-Medium, Medium, Hot, or the sweat-inducing Extra Hot/Fire level. If you are unsure, we recommend starting at Medium; you can always ask for an extra side of hot sauce if you need more kick!
Step 4: Don’t Forget the Extras
A seafood boil is incomplete without the sides that soak up all that incredible sauce at the bottom of the bag. We highly recommend adding sweet corn on the cob, boiled red potatoes, and thick slices of smoked sausage to every order. The potatoes, in particular, become little sponges that absorb all the buttery, spicy goodness.
Once you have made your selections, our kitchen prepares your bag, steams it to perfection, and brings it out to your table. Put on your bib, grab a shell cracker, and dive in!