The Happy Crab

Fredericksburg, VA · Takeout Restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Fredericksburg
#89
of 540 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
The Happy Crab, 11313 Tidewater Trail, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Phone
(540) 379-2323
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Happy Crab is a restaurant located in Fredericksburg, VA. It is one of 540 restaurants listed in Fredericksburg. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Fredericksburg city average of 4.2 stars.

About The Happy Crab

Heavy meaty VA crabs always cooked hot to order so please call ahead and place orders!! With our homemade seasoning you will surely love our crabs!! We deliver within an 8 mile radius of our location. Delivery fee is $15.00 plus tip to our drivers.

Hours

Friday5 PM–7 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Jada B · Aug 2025

Place is the best in fredericksburg!!! Wayne will take care of you man crabs are on point shrimp are too!! As soon as you pull in you see the shack in the back once you walk up you are greeted and when you walk in you are taken care of ASAP !! He has his own blend of seasoning too wooohhh its AMAZING!!! I get crabs from different places but this place feels like home best way to describe it Definitely a life time customer here now!! Thank you Wayne best in the burg!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Joy Pearson · Jul 2025

SOME OF THE BEST CRABS AROUND! Listen, I am a crab enthusiast who has no problem traveling as far as Annapolis, MD for great seafood. Wayne's extra large crabs rivals those found up North. The seasoning was delish as well. The crabs and customer service made this such an all around great experience that I had to call Wayne as well as post a positive review.

★★★★★ 5.0 Shane Swift · Aug 2022

Man, lemme tell you what….. We called in an order for a specific time and number. Wayne NAILED IT! The crabs were fat, heavy, and absolutely delicious! Wayne is one of the nicest guys! Very clean cooking areas and the feeling you get when you walk in is like being at home. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and stop in. You won’t be disappointed.

★★★★★ 5.0 T Koonce · Jun 2025

My family and I just moved to the area; and we are a family that LOVES Blue Crabs! I chose this place because of the great reviews, and they did not disappoint. We got a couple dozen steamed crabs, and some homemade crab seasoning on the side. The crabs were fresh, seasoned well, and full! The service was great, and the overall vibe was welcoming. We haven’t had a chance to get back yet with the move keeping us busy; but I think we found it new crab spot!

★★★★★ 5.0 Barbara Davelli · Jun 2025

I’m a misplaced Marylander. Have tried most if not all crab places in Fredericksburg. I’m very picky! The Happy Crab is by far the best place for steamed crabs around here. Seasoning is delicious and the crabs taste great. The owner definitely cares about his customers.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

Takeout Restaurant

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