Claw Daddy's — Restaurant in New York

A Thursday evening, 10pm. Tired and hungry!

Heard it was similar to The Boil (that other seafood restaurant) whose food I enjoyed so was really looking forward to eating here. TIP at that hour you don't need a reservation.

Claw Daddy's decor is slightly funky, chic sea shack. I had the feeling I was dining outdoor (Island style), maybe it's the way the benches/chairs/tables are laid out and the big chalk board advertising their specials etc over in the corner. The room is very spacious.

For drinks we ordered the afterwork special (that's the name of it), and a peach bellini. I tasted both but decided on the bellini, it wasn't too sweet.

We had to get some information from our waitress as we had never tried craw fish or gumbo going there. After a few questions about our likes the waitress suggested shrimp, grab or lobster.

We started with an avocado/shrimp salad and an $8.00 lobster chowder. The chowder was overwhelmed with corn and potatoes. I did manage to scrape up some lobster from the chowder and all THREE pieces tasted nice.

We then got sautéed spinach (it's becoming my favorite side dish in this country). And the 2lb shrimp and crab combo was replaced by 2lbs of shrimp (how in the world do they call it that when it's prawns?) in a mild Claw Daddy's sauce. It also came with corn and potatoes

Jim (friend) wasn't inpressed and kept referencing The bite. I had to shut him down by kindly informing him we were at Claw Daddy's and we shouldn't allow other restaurants we like to cloud our experience. Tehehe

The food was good, taking the heads off the prawns gave me a sense of power lol

Unisex washroom/toilet area was very nice and clean.

Overall I'm giving Claw Daddy's a 3.5. They lost points because our two YES TWO waitresses wouldn't leave us alone. First we had one waitress then as we were the last ones left dining (everyone else came in for drinks or was already finished with their food) we got the other one as well. Those ladies were on us like white on rice! It was a bit too much, I think I was asked "are you okay, can I get you anything? " approximately every 3 / 4 minutes.

The bill was $84. something dollars, including our 3 drinks. I felt that a bit much. I lie. I felt that was too much!

I'm sure I'll be back but more so to order and take away. In fact, I just asked Jim to pick me up a lb of shrimp/prawns today Saturday.

Dear Claw Daddy's, any chance of a discount?

The End

Update: I've been back a few times since that first visit and they're now a solid 4...

Girl......as many times, and as much of my money that I've happily given to Claw Daddy's, it is time for my review.

I first went here a couple years ago. The first location I went to of theirs, was in Brooklyn. It was an unforgettable experience. Since then, since I live closer to their lower east side location, that's where I usually go. Child, I have ordered online with them several times, and have dined-in (out), just as many times. The food, the preparation, the flavors, the soju in them adult Capri suns (Mardi Gras flavor to be exact) babyyyyyy, they can have all my money every time!

I have tried so many of their menu items and NOT ONCE have I been disappointed, you hear me?! I have had their boil bags with the head on shrimp and the Claw Daddy's sauce, which is a mix of all of their sauces. The head on shrimp are always fresh! The head meat in the shrimp is always so creamy! Omg! And don't get me started on the potatoes and sausage, because I will be here for a minute! The flavors that are accumulated in this sauce, girl! The cheese, the butter, the excess garlic, is enough to make you spend ya rent money, suga. I'm serious! You gone be evicted, but you will be happy! Omg.

Other items I've had was their crawfish Mac n cheese that they top with ritz crackers....have you ever in your life?! You get clumps of crawfish, it's beautifully seasoned with an orange kinda tinge. It's always beyond cheesy, and I eat ALL.OF.IT! I've also had their fried chicken wings which yes, sounds simple, but baby, sometimes, less is more! These wings are simply perfect. Always crispy and well-flavored! I've had their colossal king crab boil bag! The woman that took my order that time, called them bricks, because they are huge and meaty! I've also had their lobster roll, which is succulent! Super meaty lobster on a buttery toasted roll, I mean, what are the complaints about Claw Daddy's?! I'll wait.....

And let me just say that that Mardi Gras adult Capri sun WILL have you bent! It's their strongest flavor, just so you know....(you're welcome)! I mean, EVERYTHING I've had has been delicious! Dammit, I'm prolly gone end up going this weekend!

Claw...

Came here with three others and wasn't too impressed. Girlfriend and i arrived first so we sat at the bar and looked at the menu. The bartender might have been having a bad time or perhaps she was just too busy setting up so she didn't notice me flagging her down. When i finally got her attention, i placed in my order. When my party finally arrived, I requested that she transfer the order to the table and I settled up the tab.

Our waitress asked the other two if they wanted anything to drink. They placed the order in and we began looking at the menu. The first drink came and we were assigned a new waitress. She didn't seem all too enthusiastic and looked preoccupied even though the place was about 1/4 full. We ordered our food but the fourth person of the group was still waiting for their drink. We asked the waitress who said she'd get right back to us about it.

It was happy hour so the wings and oysters were roughly a buck a pop. We chowed down but the fourth persons drink still didn't arrive. We ordered our meals and asked about the drink.

After another 10 minutes go by, the beer comes and she asks if this was the second beer? They had placed our reminders as another order. That was pretty annoying.

Food comes and we begin to chow down. Honestly, nothing spectacular. If you've been to Joe's crab shack then this is pretty much the same. What i really like about this place is that they give you gloves. You normally just get a bib.

The meal ends, i ask for the check and that was about the only time I saw the waitress show a smile.

Ladies, just a warning, the bathroom is unisex and the wall between the two toilets doesn't go all the way up to the ceiling. Why it was done this way, i have no idea. Beware of creepers and pervs.

Only reason i'd come back here is that they take reservations. Price for food is fair as well. The 2lb combo comes out to about 30 before tax and...