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KRABBY'S CRAB BOIL

District Docklands CCF01, LEVEL 1/3-6 Star Circus, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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District Docklands CCF01, LEVEL 1/3-6 Star Circus, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia

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+61 481 432 288
HoursMonday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About KRABBY'S CRAB BOIL

Forget silverware at this lively Docklands boil house, where sauced shellfish gets dumped right across the table. Strap on a plastic bib and tear straight into mud crab, prawns, and Moreton Bay bugs tossed in rich Cajun or garlic butter sauce. Groups split hefty bags dialled to their exact spice preference, while regulars know to order the crab loaded fries and soak up every drop of broth over bowls of steamed rice.

  • Hands-on communal feast: Diners ditch formal cutlery for bibs and plastic gloves, cracking through piles of shellfish served directly onto table paper.
  • Custom boils and sauces: Customise bags with mud crab, prawns, or Moreton Bay bugs tossed in Cajun, garlic butter, or Tom Yum sauces at chosen heat levels.
  • Sharable combos and sides: Generous boil combos easily feed groups, rounded out with crisp crab loaded fries and rice to catch the sauce.
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Why Dine at Krabby's Crab Boil

Discover why diners choose Krabby's Crab Boil for communal, hands-on seafood feasts in Melbourne.

  • Hands-On Seafood Boil Dining

    Diners don plastic gloves and bibs to crack into freshly boiled crab, prawns, and mussels served directly onto the table, shedding conventional dining etiquette.

    It’s hands-on dining at its finest — bib on, elbows out, and zero regrets.

    Alireza Cheshmeh

  • Playful and Messy Group Atmosphere

    The restaurant delivers an energetic, lively atmosphere where cracking open shellfish with family and friends becomes a fun, shared event.

    The whole experience is fantastic, it definitely gets messy (in the best possible way), but that’s part of the charm. Gloves on, bib on, crack in and enjoy!

    Tim Zahn

  • Customizable Seafood Bags and Sauces

    Guests can customize their seafood bags with chosen shellfish and tailored sauces like garlic butter, Cajun, or Tom Yum at specific spice tolerances.

    We got two make your own seafood bags so we could have one with no spice (garlic butter sauce) for the kids.

    Bethany Leong

  • Generous Feasting Portions

    Generously portioned crab combos and seafood platters provide hearty dining that easily feeds groups and families to complete fullness.

    the portion was huge and easily enough for 3–4 people.

    Piggy Eatalot

  • Festive Group and Birthday Celebrations

    The lively communal environment and hands-on format make it a festive destination for marking birthdays and special milestones together.

    the staff came out to sing happy birthday to me at the end of the meal.

    Bethany Leong

  • Reliable Setting for Family Gatherings

    The venue reliably hosts recurring family traditions and holiday get-togethers where communal dining brings groups together.

    We've been here to celebrate birthdays, xmas, special family events. Everytime never miss, service has always been great.

    Maata Aperahama

Generous seafood boils and custom boil bags served hands-on

  • Mud Crab Combo with Cajun Sauce

    We went all in on the mud crab combo with Cajun sauce — definitely on the pricier side, but the portion was huge and easily enough for 3–4 people.

    Piggy Eatalot

  • Make Your Own Seafood Bag

    We got two make your own seafood bags so we could have one with no spice (garlic butter sauce) for the kids.

    Bethany Leong

  • Signature Combo

    We also ordered the Signature Combo, which was generous enough to comfortably serve three people.

    Nishad Sachintha

  • Blue Swimmer Crab Combo with Tom Yum Sauce

    We tried the 2 blue swimmer crab combo with TomYum sauce and also ordered an extra pepper sauce on the side. It was just heavenly.

    Valentino Lobo

Other favorites

Sides, starters, and house drinks to complement your boil

  • Crab Loaded Fries

    The standout dish was definitely the Crab Loaded Fries, an absolute must-try if you visit.

    Nishad Sachintha

  • Seafood Fried Rice

    seafood fried rice on side to make a meal complete.

    KLos Wasa

  • Salt and Pepper Calamari

    salt and pepper calamari was delicious — crispy, full of flavour, and very enjoyable.

    William Murphy

  • Krabby’s Lager

    The Krabby’s lager was good - and very reasonably priced

    Bethany Leong

Before you head over

Essential planning tips for a smooth, hands-on seafood boil feast

  • Reserve early for peak times

    Peak hours and weekend dinner shifts get packed quickly, so book ahead to avoid long waits for a table.

  • Split sauce choices for kids and mild palates

    If dining with children or non-spice eaters, customize separate bags with garlic butter or lemon sauces alongside spicier cajun or Tom Yum mixes.

  • Pace your group ordering around shared portions

    Combos and seafood sets are very generous and easily feed three to four people, leaving plenty of leftovers to take home or pair with rice.

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