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King Crab Transit, Buffalo, NY

King Crab Transit

3.8
3.8
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Healthy
HAVE A TASTE OF THE BEST SEAFOOD DISHES
ON THE EAST COAST
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We offer a vast selection of seafood and flavors to choose from. You even have the freedom to put your own spin on each meal. After you pick out the seafood you want, you can choose your ideal seasonings and level of spiciness. When you dine at our restaurant, be prepared to eat with your hands and get your fingers dirty. Each meal is one of a kind and will leave you wanting more!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Cajun, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (716) 276-8986
  • Website
    http://www.kingcrabus.com/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

Appetizers

  • Hushpuppies (10)US$3.50

    • Spring RollUS$3.50

      • EdamameUS$4.00

        • Fried Cheesestick (6)US$5.50

          • Onion RingsUS$5.50

            • Fried Calamari (15)US$8.50

              • Chicken Wings (6)US$6.00

                Choice of: Unbreaded, Breaded. Choice of: Cajun, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Thai Chili

                • Chicken Wings (12)US$11.00

                  Choice of: Unbreaded, Breaded. Choice of: Cajun, Lemon Pepper, BBQ, Buffalo, Sweet Thai Chili

                  • Fried ClamsUS$7.00

                    • Fried Green BeansUS$7.00

                      • Gyoza (6)US$5.00

                        • Corn NuggetsUS$5.00

                          • Tempera Shrimp (4)US$7.00

                            • Shrimp Cocktail (Cold) (8)US$9.00

                              • Raw Oyster (6)US$11.00

                                • Raw Oyster (12)US$19.00

                                  • Steamed Oyster (6)US$12.00

                                    • Steamed Oyster (12)US$22.00

                                      Salad

                                      Choice of Dressing: Blue Cheese, Ginger Dressing, Ranch Dressing or Thousand Island

                                      • Mix Veg.saladUS$5.00

                                        • Shrimp SaladUS$9.00

                                          • Crab Meat SaladUS$10.00

                                            Something Fried

                                            Basket Comes with Cajun Fries or Substitute Onion Rings for $1 More

                                            • Chicken Tender Basket (4)US$11.00

                                              Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                              • Fried Shrimp Basket (8)US$12.00

                                                Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                • Fried Catfish Basket (4)US$12.00

                                                  Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                  • Fried Oyster Basket (10)US$13.00

                                                    Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                    • Fried Scallop (6)US$15.00

                                                      Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                      • Fried Alligator Meat Basket (4)US$15.00

                                                        Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                        • Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket (3)US$17.00

                                                          Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                          • Crab Cake Basket (8)US$16.00

                                                            Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                            • Fried Lobster Tail BasketUS$19.00

                                                              Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                              • Fried ComboUS$20.00

                                                                Fried shrimp (4), Chicken Tenders (2), Fried Catfish (2), Fried Oysters (5); Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                Po-Boy Sandwiches

                                                                • Fried Chicken Po-PoyUS$10.00

                                                                  Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                  • Fried Shrimp Po-PoyUS$11.00

                                                                    Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                    • Fried Catfish Po-PoyUS$11.00

                                                                      Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                      • Fried Oyster Po-PoyUS$13.00

                                                                        Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                        • Lobster W. Crabmeat Po-PoyUS$16.00

                                                                          Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                          • Crab Cake Po-PoyUS$13.00

                                                                            Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                            Get Your Hands Dirty

                                                                            Each LB Comes with Corn & Potato

                                                                            • Blue Crab (Seasonal)

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$14.00

                                                                            • Shrimp (No Head)

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$20.00

                                                                            • Snow Crab Legs

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$25.00

                                                                            • Crawfish

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$12.00

                                                                            • Shrimp (Head on)

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$17.00

                                                                            • Clams

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • LbUS$13.00

                                                                            • Live ClamsUS$12.00

                                                                              Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                              • Green Mussel

                                                                                Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                • LbUS$14.00

                                                                              • Black Mussel

                                                                                Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                • LbUS$13.00

                                                                              • King Crab Legs

                                                                                Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                • LbUS$38.00

                                                                              • Lobster Tail

                                                                                Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                • LbUS$38.00

                                                                              • DungenessUS$32.00

                                                                                Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                Make Your Own Seafood Combo

                                                                                Choose Any 1/2LB (Min 2 items); Come with Corn & Potato; Only for Any 2 Items or More

                                                                                  Choose Your Seafood

                                                                                  • Blue Crab (Seasonal)

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$8.00

                                                                                  • Shrimp (No Head)

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$11.00

                                                                                  • Snow Crab Legs

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$13.00

                                                                                  • Crawfish

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$6.50

                                                                                  • Shrimp (Head on)

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$9.00

                                                                                  • Clams

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$7.00

                                                                                  • Green Mussel

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$7.50

                                                                                  • Black Mussel

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$7.00

                                                                                  • Sausage

                                                                                    • 1/2 lbUS$6.00

                                                                                  • Lobster Tail

                                                                                    • 1 PieceUS$14.00

                                                                                  Choose Your Seasoning

                                                                                  • Plain

                                                                                    • Cajun

                                                                                      • Garlic Butter (Seasoning)

                                                                                        • Lemon Pepper

                                                                                          • Juicy Special

                                                                                            • Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                              Combo Special

                                                                                              All Special Come with 1 Corn & 2 Potato

                                                                                              • Combo AUS$25.99

                                                                                                1/2 LB Black Mussel, 1/2 LB Snow Crab, 1/2 LB Shrimp (No Head). Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only. Choose Your Spicy Level: No Spicy, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot

                                                                                                • Combo BUS$25.99

                                                                                                  1/2 LB Shrimp (No Head), 1/2 LB Snow Crab, 1/2 LB Crawfish. Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                                  • Combo CUS$27.99

                                                                                                    1 LB Shrimp (No Head), 1/2 LB Snow Crab. Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                                    • Combo DUS$29.99

                                                                                                      1/2 LB Shrimp (No Head), 1 LB Snow Crab. Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                                      • Combo EUS$31.99

                                                                                                        1 Lobster Tail, 1/2 LB Shrimp (No Head), 1/2 LB Snow Crab. Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                                        • Combo FUS$44.99

                                                                                                          1 LB King Crab Legs, 1/2 LB Clams, 1/2 LB Sausage. Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only

                                                                                                          Family Special

                                                                                                          Includes 3 Corn, 46 Potatoes, 1/2LB Sausages. Shrimp (Head Off) $4 Extra

                                                                                                          • Family SpecialUS$51.99

                                                                                                            Choice of: Snow Crab Legs - 2 Clusters, LobsterTail - 2 (6 oz). Choose Your Seasoning: Plain, Cajun, Garlic Butter (Seasoning), Lemon Pepper, Juicy Special, Garlic Butter Only. Choose Your Spicy Level: No Spicy, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot

                                                                                                            Sides

                                                                                                            • Steamed RiceUS$2.00

                                                                                                              • Boiled Eggs (2)US$1.75

                                                                                                                • Potato (3)US$2.25

                                                                                                                  • Plain NooedlesUS$3.00

                                                                                                                    • Corn (3)US$2.75

                                                                                                                      • Cajun FriesUS$4.00

                                                                                                                        • French FriesUS$4.00

                                                                                                                          • Sweet Potato FriesUS$5.00

                                                                                                                            • Steamed BroccoliUS$3.00

                                                                                                                              Rice & Pasta

                                                                                                                              All have juicy seasoning

                                                                                                                              • JambalayaUS$6.50

                                                                                                                                Tomato and Pepper

                                                                                                                                • Dirty RiceUS$6.50

                                                                                                                                  • LinguineUS$8.00

                                                                                                                                    Kids Menu

                                                                                                                                    • Kid Fried Shrimp Basket (4)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                      Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                                                                                      • Kid Fried Catfish Basket (2)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                        Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                                                                                        • Kid Chicken Tender Basket (2)US$7.00

                                                                                                                                          Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                                                                                          • Kid Crab Cake Basket (4)US$9.00

                                                                                                                                            Choice of: w. Cajun fried, w. French Fries, w. Sweet Potato fries, w. Onion Rings $1

                                                                                                                                            Dessert

                                                                                                                                            • Raspberry SwirlUS$4.99

                                                                                                                                              • VanillaUS$4.99

                                                                                                                                                • ChocolateUS$4.99

                                                                                                                                                  • Vanilla ChocolateUS$4.99

                                                                                                                                                    • Cheese CakeUS$5.00

                                                                                                                                                      Soft Drink

                                                                                                                                                      • CokeUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                        • Diet CokeUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                          • SpriteUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                            • Fruit PunchUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                              • LemonadeUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                • Cherry CokeUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                  • Root BeerUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                    • Orange FantaUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                      • Sweet TeaUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                        • Unsweet TeaUS$2.75

                                                                                                                                                                          • Bottle WaterUS$1.25

                                                                                                                                                                            Last updated: 1 February 2022

                                                                                                                                                                            What 34 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                            Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                            3.8
                                                                                                                                                                            3.8 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                                                                            • 3.9Food
                                                                                                                                                                            • 3.6Service
                                                                                                                                                                            • 3.4Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                            • 3.6Value

                                                                                                                                                                            Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                                                                            Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                            King Crab Transit offers a unique dining experience with "outstanding" snow crab boils and seafood that many find "better than Red Lobster". The atmosphere is lively and fun, perfect for seafood lovers ready to get messy. While service can be inconsistent, friendly staff and ample parking enhance the visit.
                                                                                                                                                                            34 Reviews

                                                                                                                                                                            1. Kyle

                                                                                                                                                                              New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                              King Crab was extremely overbooked and they never honored our reservation. We needed up leaving and going to another restaurant. What’s the point of making a reservation if it’s not going to be honored. Very disappointed!!!

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                                                                                                                                                                            2. Kristen

                                                                                                                                                                              New York City4 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 19 July 2024

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 1
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                              Low frills is an understatement. We were seated by a tv and the sound was on (I’ve seen sports events on tv at restaurants but not the news with the sound on). They rush you to take your order. Don’t expect much once you give them your order. You have to ask for plates, they are paper. You have to ask for forks. They don’t have lobster/crab picks. Don’t expect anyone to come back to your table to see of you need anything after they drop off your food.

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                                                                                                                                                                            3. GraceZ

                                                                                                                                                                              San Francisco2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 16 May 2024

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                              The server forgot to submit my husband’s dinner order, so he had to wait for his meal while the rest of us ate. However, she gave us a $10 gift card before we left.

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                                                                                                                                                                            4. none

                                                                                                                                                                              Upstate NY1 review

                                                                                                                                                                              1.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 18 February 2024

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 1
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 1
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 2
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 1
                                                                                                                                                                              Not that impressed. They put paper over the table and grease soaked through the paper. I asked for it to be cleaned. They removed the soaked paper and put another paper on top. Never washed the table. Nothing that special about the food. Bathrooms were dirty. Made me wonder what the kitchen looks like.

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                                                                                                                                                                            5. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                                                                              Upstate NY2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 14 February 2024

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                                                                              Really good food and service. Got seated right away. The dining experience is very messy but the food was good and seemed fresh. The food is pricey but it was nice as it was a different type of dining experience.

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                                                                                                                                                                            6. CHEF

                                                                                                                                                                              Hawaii26 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              3.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 28 December 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 3
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 3
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                                                                              Just average. Good food but way underseasoned. Service ok. This place could be great with a little work

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                                                                                                                                                                            7. JonathanS

                                                                                                                                                                              Upstate NY1 review

                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 26 December 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                              I take my family there each year for Christmas. Haven't been disappointed and always satisfied.

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                                                                                                                                                                            8. Guru4travel

                                                                                                                                                                              Toronto45 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 10 November 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                              If you like crab legs, you have to come to King Crab - the snow crab boil at $32/pound (about 2 'hands') is just outstanding, comes to table boiling hot with new potatoes and corn. We started off with a 2 pound order for 2 of us, but It was so good we ordered another 2 pounds!! Very friendly staff, lots of parking, easy to find on Transit Road.

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                                                                                                                                                                            9. Kristin

                                                                                                                                                                              New York City1 review

                                                                                                                                                                              4.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 30 September 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 4
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 4
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                              This place is great and I dare say better than Red lobster. Seafood is so good and so fun to get messy and dig in. Be prepared to get messy. It is a great place to go. I highly recommend!

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                                                                                                                                                                            10. AtoM

                                                                                                                                                                              Toronto2 reviews

                                                                                                                                                                              5.0

                                                                                                                                                                              Dined on 6 August 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                                                                              2. Food 5
                                                                                                                                                                              3. Service 5
                                                                                                                                                                              4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                                                                              Tasty food, good portions and reasonably priced. Polite staff. I recommend it and will do it again!

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                                                                                                                                                                            FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                            King Crab Transit is rated 3.8 stars by 34 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                                                                            2 people
                                                                                                                                                                            19:00
                                                                                                                                                                            Booked 1 time today
                                                                                                                                                                            Google Map for King Crab Transit

                                                                                                                                                                            6651 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221-7212

                                                                                                                                                                            Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                            • Area
                                                                                                                                                                              Canandaigua
                                                                                                                                                                            • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                                                                              Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–22:00
                                                                                                                                                                            • Price
                                                                                                                                                                              $30 and under
                                                                                                                                                                            • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                              Seafood, Cajun, Steak
                                                                                                                                                                            • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                              Casual Dining
                                                                                                                                                                            • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                              Business Casual
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