Crawfish Island — Restaurant in Federal Way

If I could give zero stars I would. Take your time and money to Pier 88 in Tukwila!!! It is so much more worth it and the service and food is amazing.

First time here and it was absolutely the worst experience and service. I came here for the first time as a party of 3 and when we sat down, a party that came in 10 minutes after us got greeted and got their order taken before us. This restaurant does not have an organized seating system to avoid situations like that.

It took us 30 minutes to get our drinks which was a glass of ice and the can of soda that we pour ourselves, so I was very confused why it took so long to get them to our table. We didn’t get our appetizers (mozzarella sticks and garlic Parmesan fries) until AFTER our seafood came out (after waiting an hour for our food) and when we asked why we haven’t gotten our appetizers yet, she said “the appetizers take longer than the seafood to cook” which at that point there’s no point in them even being appetizers. The party that came in after us (who had a reservation) never got greeted in the 45 minutes they were sitting there, and they ended up walking out. The lady that sat them told the server they were leaving and and the server said “this is why you don’t sit people without telling us” (AGAIN, no seating system in place to avoid these situations) she then chased them out the door and got them to come back, only to have them waiting for another half an hour.

I decided to be as transparent as possible with my review as this was the worst restaurant service I had experienced. All throughout the restaurant was chaos. Parties weren’t getting greeted, simple things like drinks were taking longer than needed, and the servers were rarely ever at their tables.

There is no reason it should’ve been this chaotic. If a restaurant can’t handle rush hour on a busy weekend, they need to make some...

As someone who considers themselves quite the seafood aficionado, I was intrigued by the buzz surrounding the grand opening of Crawfish Island. Without hesitation, I made a reservation, and what I found was an experience that not only met but exceeded all expectations.

From the moment you step into Crawfish Island, you are greeted with a warm nautical ambiance that invites you into a world of maritime wonders. The decor, filled with tasteful maritime artifacts, sets the perfect backdrop for a culinary journey through the ocean's treasures.

Let's talk about Combo A that I ordered:

Shrimp: The shrimp at Crawfish Island are a standout in both taste and presentation. The house sauce is amazing. The shrimps are succulent and cooked to an ideal tender texture. Each bite offers a sweetness that is only found in the freshest of shrimp, making them a must-try for any seafood lover.

Crawfish: Crawfish Island's namesake dish does not disappoint. The crawfish are expertly prepared, showcasing their natural earthy flavor with a perfect balance of spices. They are served in a way that encourages diners to enjoy the experience of peeling and savoring each succulent morsel. Whether enjoyed in a traditional boil or as a unique feature in other dishes, the crawfish are a flavorful journey worth exploring.

Clam: The clams at Crawfish Island are a revelation. Freshly harvested and steamed to order, they arrive at the table fragrant and steaming. When opened, the clams reveal tender meat bathed in a briny liquor that captures the essence of the sea. Paired with a side of warm butter for dipping or a squeeze of fresh lemon, the clams offer a simple yet incredibly satisfying taste experience.

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My family of 3 recently visited. Food: We got the garlic parm fries, white rice, eggrolls, fried rice, and 2 of us got the head on shrimp boil bag. I know that it is seafood but they should have some other options for folks who maybe in families who loves seafood and they don't. Like a burger at least. The parm fries were so good !!! I love them they kind of remind me of checkers fries they were crispy and fried to perfection like they have a coat of flour on them. the fried rice wasn't giving culturally relevant but it was given tasty ! I got the cajun seasoning medium spice, and my daughter got the island sauce. Its not the traditional sauces if youve been to the OG spots its real fast food inspired I think I would have done better to just get garlic butter sauce. the eggrolls looked suspect, but they were so good surprisingly. I just knew it wouldn't be good but to my surprise it was with and without the dipping sauce. Cons: I thought the shrimp would be clean but they weren't there is a trick to pulling out the waste line and it looked like the workers only cut out a small piece but the rest of the line was still intact. TIP: Use a tooth pick 4 notches down pull out the line it will remove the whole thing without much disturbance to the shell.

Service : We were greeted shortly after and just told we could sit anywhere but we had never been so some context would have been nice. But our server was overall nice. Once they come order everything or you may not see them...