THE MIGHTY CRAB — Restaurant in Tyler

I've been a loyal customer of one of the long-standing seafood spots in town for years, but lately, the extended wait times—both to be seated and to receive food—have become increasingly frustrating. On a whim, I decided to give The Mighty Crab a try, and I have to say, it completely exceeded my expectations. I may have just found my new go-to seafood destination.

From the moment you walk in, the customer service is nothing short of outstanding. On both of my visits, I was lucky enough to be served by Mariana, who is consistently attentive, respectful, and genuinely kind. You’re greeted warmly, seated quickly, and your food arrives much faster than expected—something that makes a huge difference when dining out.

The food itself is absolutely delicious. I usually order the boiled shrimp with Cajun seasoning (hot), and unlike many places that just pile on extra seasoning without adding real depth or heat, The Mighty Crab gets it just right. Their seasoning has an actual kick that brings the dish to life—spicy, flavorful, and perfectly balanced.

I’m also really impressed with what they’ve done with the building. The transformation from its previous life as a Chinese restaurant to its current vibrant, coastal-themed design is nothing short of impressive. The space feels fresh, clean, and inviting.

Every staff member I’ve encountered has been on point—professional, friendly, and clearly committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience.

In short, The Mighty Crab offers a level of service and quality that’s hard to find these days. Highly recommend giving them a try—you might just find your new favorite...

If you ask me about one of my favorite seafood places to eat in East Texas, I’ll tell you the same thing every single time. The Mighty Crab. So when my son said he wanted some amazing seafood for his 18th birthday, I instantly knew where to take him. He’s somehow never tried it with all the times I’ve been.

It was really packed when we arrived and they already had some live music going, but the wait honestly wasn’t too bad.

I ended up ordering 3 pounds of shrimp, with extra potatoes, corn on the cob, and eggs. I asked for the Mighty Special flavor, which is a mixture of lemon pepper, cajun, and garlic butter. It’s what makes the dish😍. We also got an order of dumplings and some of the best sesame chicken and noodles you’ll find in Tyler.

The food came out in no time and we all started digging in. I already knew what I was in for, but my oldest had no idea the flavor he was about to experience. He explained it as one of the best flavor combinations he’s ever had in his 18 years of living lol. With every bite he took, I could tell he was becoming hooked. It might he hard to tell in the pictures, but there’s at least 2 inches of liquid gold (mighty special seasoning and garlic butter) at the bottom of the tray.

As always, the service was great. I believe his name was Nick and the live music honestly sounded really good. Thank you for the great hospitality Hua Zheng. Your attitude and personality can light up a room

If you haven’t already, go try this place asap and don’t forget to ask for the Mighty Special when it comes time to choose...

I have been eating here for months!!!(at least 2-3 times a week lol) Favorite spot in town!!! I’ve had the privilege of getting to know most everyone that works here and try nearly everything on the menu! My favorite is their Combo B with Lemon Pepper and garlic butter medium! The atmosphere is always amazing and on Fridays and Saturdays they have live bands that bring a whole new vibe to the place!!! The ocean decor goes right along with the food!!! Cindy is such a sweet person and is always so personable when me and my husband visit and Lacy makes the best drinks!!! I do play some favoritism with the servers(they aren’t my kids so I’m allowed to have favorites). Kelly is always a good time and is making sure we are taken care of like a mother and Tara is like the fun aunt who has a joke for us every time we visit. I believe Holly is their newest server but she is doing phenomenal after such little time there! Heaven and Elizabeth are always attentive and very helpful!!! Victoria and Mariana are the youngest and are so kind and good at their jobs! It’s amazing to see young people working so hard!!! Chris and Gavin are always such fun and have new topics of conversation! Even the busser Joe and the hostess Rosie have amazing work ethic and such a great attitude! Overall, this is one of the best teams at a business I have ever seen and experienced along with the food!!! I want to give a huge shoutout to Feng, Cindy, and Lacy for keeping up the good work!!! Can’t wait to see...