Magic City Krabs

205-578-1788
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1700 Pearson Avenue SW | Birmingham, AL 35277

In the heart of West End, closer to Oakwood place neighborhood, this little restaurant is serving up delicious boiled seafood with all the right kinds of seasoning.

It’s located next to a gas station, and very unassuming. There are tables to eat, but most people I saw took food to go. Food is exceptionally reasonable in price. I ordered the shrimp platter: 10 shrimp, potatoes, corn, and added an addition Conecuh sausage. Food came out quickly, and had abundantly delicious seasoning. Staff was friendly and efficient, and the location was clean.

I’ll definitely be back to try more of their food offerings, especially the snow crab.
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Customer Reviews

This is the best place in town to get crab legs hands down. All the food was good. The only setback is that it shares parking with a gas station and the seating was limited. Still, it gets 5 stars from me.

Reviewed by Reginald Butler on 02/02/2018, courtesy of Google

I heard about this place and had to try it. I don’t regret my visit. The food was delicious and the price is fair. I would recommend anyone who likes seafood. I will definitely go back.

Reviewed by Alicia Knight on 03/2/2018, courtesy of Google

All that I knew it would be. Great customer service.. great food!!! I def will be back

Reviewed by Bianca Scoled on 02/02/2018, courtesy of Google

It’s amazing every time I go! If you’re in Birmingham this is a must!

Reviewed by Chico Canady on 04/02/2018, courtesy of Google

The shrimp is well cooked, as is the crab. The sausage balances out the somewhat mild taste of the potatoes and corn. I’ve been several times and have enjoyed the food all of those times. No serious complaints on the pricing except that the Magic City Platter isn’t actually a deal. Unless it’s been corrected, you come out cheaper by a $1 or so just buying the items a la carte.

The seating is extremely limited and the parking isn’t ideal so I’d recommend taking it to go after either calling in your order or placing it online…especially as there’s no difference in presentation or amount if you dine in…which leads to my chief complaint and I’ll readily admit, it’s a minor one. Presentation. We eat with our eyes first and the way the food is jam packed into one to-go box isn’t very appealing. I wish the owner would try a few things: 1. Black compartmentalized to-go boxes (potatoes and corn in the compartments) 2. A more natural sauce (real butter) AND I’d personally do a happy dance for some lemon slices or juice packets 3. And some Wet Wipes 4. Maybe adding a chicken leg or boneless breast to the menu for those non-pork or shellfish eaters.

It’s a good meal when you don’t feel like cooking or fast food. Full plate for a good price.

Reviewed by Melody Clark on 04/26/2018, courtesy of Google