Shaking Crab
This Bronx spot pairs hands-on Cajun seafood boils with a nighttime transition into a DJ-led lounge with hookah.
- Mon – Wed, 16:00 – 23:00; Thu, 16:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 16:00 – 01:30 (+1); Sun, 16:00 – 23:30
- 2179 White Plains Rd
- 4.2 (1200 reviews)
Description
Meals here feature seasoned platters of calamari, shrimp, and corn on the cob alongside plates of shrimp fried rice. Later in the evening, the dining room takes on a different energy. The space dims, music starts up from the DJ booth, and visitors undergo security pat-downs at the door. With hookah smoke in the air, the environment shifts from a casual eatery to a late-night lounge—ideal for a lively hangout, but a potential mismatch if you are planning a quiet birthday dinner.
Good to know
Security at night