The Boil Reviews

I didn't you know you can call and reserve seats. We waited for 10 minutes without reservation. You can combo shrimps, king crabs, lobsters and more by weight. Side orders are garlic bread, papaya salad, potatoes, corns, rice and many. The food comes in a big plastic bag. The sauce is on the bottom. You get vinyl chest lap eating with hands in blue rubber gloves. The sauce is creamy strong garlic cajun style which is so good. This is the best I have experienced in this trip.

I absolutely loved my experience at The Boil. The waiting time was short, the staff were extremely friend and the food was delicious - would definitely recommend.

Wooooowwww this does not even COMPARE to the one in the UK. I ordered medium Cajun style prawns in a bag which came with sweet corn and potato. It was AMMAAAZZZIINNGGG. There was a guy who ordered mac and cheese which looked and smelt good but I was sooo full up I didn’t order it. They give you gloves and a bucket here too (unlike UK). Maaannn just thinking about this is making me crave it. Just go you wont be disappointed. FYI - They only take cash. FYI - There is usually a long queue, luckily I went solo so didn’t wait too long. I waited outside because I didn’t trust the area at night.

If you are interested in seafood this the restaurant for you. They have a special house sauce that is so good. I highly suggest you make a reservation because some time there is a 30min to an hour wait. Everybody is really nice.

Probably the best cajun/creole place in NYC. If you want seafood, I think this is the best spot to go to. Location: It is located near NYU. They both have indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is nice but the music is meh, hahaha but hey you come here for good food. Service: they are super nice. They have check in process before you go in, understandable because of covid. Our server is super nice, she keep checking on us if we are okay. There is already 20% hospitality charge. Food: to be honest everything here is delicious and tasty. I usually order here 1 1/5 lb LOBSTER with CRAWFISH and 1 lb SHRIMP. It comes with POTATOES and CORN but I usually add more corn and PASTA. Choose THE BOIL SPECIAL for your sauce, you can personalize the spiciness, I usually get MILD. Order also CAJUN FRIES and SOFT SHELL CRAB BASKET, definitely deliciousness! Price rating: 8/10, not that bad for the seafood. Definitely will come back for more! Been here multiple times! Their seafoods are amazing! Please get the THE BOIL SPECIAL!

Honestly this place is always a winner. I’ve visited this location a handful of times now and the food is just outstanding. The last visit the only downfalls were it taking forever to get seated when we had a reservation...we waited nearly 30-40 mins for a table. And while they wanted to give us a booth and asked if we wanted to wait a little bit, a 15 min wait period somehow turned into more than double. They did shoot us an app on the house which was appreciated but waiting that long was also super frustrating. The bartender was a bit disgruntled. He was complaining about every single drink order that came his way and it almost deterred me from wanting to order a drink at all out of fear he was going to shame me for my drink order, which is just ridiculous. Him swearing about customer’s orders was really inappropriate to do in front of customers. The food though, man, that’s why we come here. The quality of the seafood is incredible. Love me those crab legs, shrimp, clams and lobster. I mean it’s a seafood feast here. And the sauces you get are incredible! I can’t get over how damn tasty they are! Mmmmmm. Love! Cannot wait for another feast, just hope the little service elements get a tad better. Our waitress was friendly and helpful though, so front of house let’s get timing together and bartender, don’t get so worked up over things that are frankly not that big of a deal. I mean if people order drinks that are on YOUR cocktail menu, then simmer down.

First time trying this place and it was amazing! Definitely will come back for more! I am very picky with sea food, and I do not regret this place 👌🏼

Staff is very accommodating and friendly. Food is good, could be better. It’s a little expensive. Cash only but they have atm.

Made reservations for 9 and as soon as I walked in we were seated which was great. Had the mac and cheese that was really good once it's hot and crab legs that were good. The shrimp were very big but I think picked the wrong sauce for it which was the garlic and old bay, I thought it was going to taste good cause I always put old bay on my seafood but it wasn't good to me that night.

I have been to this restaurant twice in one month! The food is amazing and they have a very interesting concepts! No silverware no plates, you eat out of plastic bags! Very delicious food, you can order mainly seafood; lobster, crab, fish, oysters are also amazing. The only down side you have to pay with cash. It can be a tad pricey but it's worth the money.

We had heard of this restaurant by someone we knew, but even our friend who is a knowledgeable guide for the City of New York, was not familiar with it. This place is great if you’re into trying a different concept. In fact, they do not provide utensils and they serve you in a (nowadays infamous) huge plastic bag. They provide bibs and nitrile gloves (just like the ones worn by dentists) to allow you to enjoy your messy/saucy seafood dishes without even getting your hands dirty... We had lobster and crawfish combo and clams by the pound. Everything was delicious and the ambiance was quite cool. This place is no fuss and the price is quite reasonable. We would return.

I absolutely love the boil. They have mastered the lousiana cajun style. The food is good, the prices are good. They have flexible choices. It does get pack so if you have time make a reservation. The service is also great too.

I was taken here to celebrate my 50th birthday,given that I am a seafood lover.Since it is a cash only establishment,I liked that there is am ATM right there in the vestibule.I was relieved that I had a choice of lighter seasoning & was thus able to avoid the Old Bay's high sodium.One word to the wise for folks going here for the first time:check your bill carefully.Service charge=tip & may be included for parties of more than 2 ppl.We had 4 ppl & the service charge was $38.So no need to tip twice!

This is like a backyard-boil-type thing. Incisive furnished room, much more prolil than the premises on Chrystie St. Be inquisitive if you are first time visitor.Otherwise it is easy to sit and watch what your neighbor ordered and you feel disappointed because you made the wrong choice. Shrimp and crab legs are the best, skip the crayfish that are minimal in size.Not the most hospitable service in Greenwich.

Excellent seafood location, but the service is terrible, the attitude of the staff is even worse. We had a reservation but still had to wait an hour, then was told we had the table for 45 minutes?!?!? Amazing! We sat down, pushed to order $420 in food and cocktails, and was told that in 45 minutes we would be asked to take any remaining food to go! Seafood to go!?! The food was pretty good, the price was ridiculous, but the staff made this place the last place in NY I would ever consider eating! Save your money and time and visit a Captain D's or Red Lobster where they don't run their tables like a taxi!

Came here with a group of 9 people. Luckily this place takes reservations and had no issues getting a table. The menu is fairly simplistic and easy to find things. This place is pretty much all seafood so if you don't like seafood or have seafood allergies or pregnant, I would not recommend coming here. I have not been to the locations in CA (where the restaurant originated) but what I had in NYC was good. Their version of cajun sauce is good. Seafood is seafood and they have their own intrinsic taste. The sauce doesn't really get into the meat so it's more of a dipping sauce. We tried almost everything except for the clams. I think the king crab and lobster entrees were worth it. The crayfish is a little more difficult to peel because of the small size and obviously not much meat. The meat is also chewy and not as sweet. I would suggest for them to use langoustine as an alternative to crayfish. It's a much bigger crustacean, basically a mini lobster. I would recommend the shrimp over the crayfish. The corn was excellent, just enough old bay, not burnt but a little too much butter for my taste. The fried calamari was okay. The cajun fries were good. The catfish basket was a little soggy for my taste. The cajun wings were just wings. I would get it if you don't think you'll be full after eating all the seafood. Between the butter and cajun sauce, I would highly recommend the cajun sauce. We got the spicy level and I thought it was just perfect. The service was excellent and catered to our needs. The staff works hard here. We had brought in a cake and they kept it in the fridge for us and charged a cake cutting fee. One of our friends was allergic to seafood and they allowed us to bring in an outside meal (which was very much appreciated). All their fried stuff uses the same oil so there is cross contamination with seafood. One thing to note is this place is cash only. I understand the decision to go that route but it is also a huge pet peeve of mine. One good thing is that their POS software calculates the tax off of the subtotal, not the total. They provide latex free gloves. Eating here is pricey because you need to eat a lot of seafood to fill up =P

Nice ambience...great food! Ordered shrimp, crayfish combo with cajun sauce, their pasta and garlic bread are also yummy! Will definitely go back and recommend this place!

Louisiana style cajun right in the heart of New York City. Has to be some of the largest shrimp and snow crabs sizes I've experienced in a boil type serving. The only gripe is they only take cash. There is an ATM at the entrance though.

The Boil brings authentic Cajun flavor and old fashioned Creole cooking to Greenwich Village.When they say get your hands dirty they mean it!! We ordered crab cake and catfish appetizers, THEN the snow crabs legs and the king crab legs. They make sure that your bibs are on and the gloves are on. Your choice of spices from mild to hot. The food arrive piping hot! Eat away!! Get the table dirty, and suck out all that shellfish meat! My ONLY negative was I'd would rather have had small METAL forks rather than the plastic variety, but the meat never missed my mouth!

If you're a seafood fan, this is the place to go. We ordered the Lobster and Shrimp combo with their everything seasoning and boy oh boy was everything in the bag flavorful. And yes you read right I said bag, because when you go here that's what you eat out of, a bag. You are given a plastic apron and blue gloves and when the food comes you dig in. The food and drinks are pricey and they take cash only, why I have no clue. The wait staff could be better and the tables set up for a party of two are horrible because they have those tables extremely close to each so be prepared to meet and eat with another couple, cause that's what it felt like. It would be nice to have booths available for a party of two as well. The food is the definite star here and for that I might go back, if I save up enough money.

The gumbo and crab cake Caesar salad were excellent. But portions were a bit stingy for the price. Especially when you consider everything is served on paper, with very cheap plastic ware and they only accept cash. Service is fast and friendly. Tables are close and it is noisy. Not a place for a romantic evening.

The signature sauce was to die for. The one thing I did not like was, we ordered the crawfish and majority of it was just the heads. But we enjoyed it none the less. And the drinks were also very good

I didn't like to way that they served me,they were just looking unpleasant, tired and consequently this affect me adversely because I felt bad when I saw them like this

I typically go to the Boil in LES, but when I heard about the Greenwich location, I had to try it. Went with friends and family on a Sunday night with reservations and was happy to see how much bigger this place was compared to their LES location. Ordered several pounds of shrimp, clams, crawfish, and lobster with their signature spicy sauce. Everything was delicious and will definitely come here many more times.

What I got was not what I expected, when my friends told me the restaurant was called "The Boil". Instead I got a meal that was truly unique & not over priced & very satisfying. The menu is simple & straightforward. The food is quick & very fresh. The presentation is unique for all the mains and be ready to get your hands messy. The taste of the food was amazing & if you truly have a passion for spicy food, try out the "Fire" sauce. The atmosphere is average & service is poor, but this was a unique gastronomical experience. I must say, you gotta be a foodie to truly enjoy "The Boil", that's probably why they have a few "safe" options on the menu too.

My best friend and I absolutely love seafood and have heard so many great things about the Boil for years. We finally decided to go for a bestie night and we are happy we did. I had the lobster combo with shrimps and the Boil blend, my food was amazing! The best seafood I ever had in my life. Very fresh and the boil blend was mouthwatering, it was butter, garlic and Obay seasoning mixed together. The portion size is excellent, enough for two people to share if they wanted to. My friend had crab legs with shrimps and the boil blend mix and was in love with her food as well. We also had their watermelon lemonade drink which was good, more on the sweet side but it snuck up on us. At the end of the night after two drinks and a lot of food our bill was $120; which was great we were expecting to pay more. Overall, we really enjoyed our food and the service was excellent too; thanks to Jennifer. We will definitely return in the future.

Excellent service and very good food. BEWARE You can only use cash. Loved the crab cake appetizer (the crab cake, the slaw it was served on & the sauce were all excellent). Loved the mac & cheese. Loved the crabs served in garlic butter the house’s cajun seasoning. We wanted to order the shrimp but didn’t bc they had heads attached & were not deveined (kind of disappointing). I wouldn’t order the southern fried chicken wings again. Our mixed drinks were good too. Atmosphere was good.

Food is ok but hostess is very rude and impatient. The restataurant also doesn’t accept cards.. Who on earth don’t accept credit card this days.. Wouldn’t go back for another visit..

I have been twice to this restaurant and I would recommend this place for many of the dishes they offer - try the cat fish sliders, cat fish basket and corn on the cob. The drinks are also quite good.

The only caveat to the good food comment is that they included the head of the shrimp with it's antennae in my small bowl of gumbo....yuk! Never had that in Louisiana. Sliders were good, wonderful service but honestly it was too pricey for what you got.

Tasty food 😋 and great service, made for a great experience enjoyed by all our group - highly recommended

I went to the Boil on Waverly and absolutely hated it. I will never go back. When I arrived the woman at the podium advised me that we only had 90 minutes to eat before they would ask us to leave. I was constantly reminded of the 90 minute deadline. This made me very uncomfortable and I could not relax enough to enjoy myself. They feed you an enormous amount of food that is quite tasty. The food arrives boiled inside a giant plastic bag. If you do not mind being rushed this is the restaurant for you. Also, I ordered a Watermelon cocktail and when it arrived it tasted like cucumbers. I asked for another drink (I paid for both). The waitress made a snide comment that perhaps I should read the ingredients before ordering. Wait. What??!! Of course I read the ingredients! How else would I know what to order?! This is not the type of restaurant I enjoy.

Omg so look Good...Had best time w just me and 1 of my BFFs. Definitely going back......Luv Luv Luv this Restaurant. #NOLAinNYC

Got a table for 9. Waited awhile for the waitress to come over. We ordered lobster, king crab, clams, pasta, sausage, fried oysters, shrimp, brussels sprouts, mac and cheese and (which everyone tasted it and said WOW its really good). A lot of butter in all of the food. Pasta was good but too much butter. $35.00 for a small 1 1/2 lb lobster, not worth the price. Basically going for the 1 time experience of how they serve you seafood in a plastic bag. Everyone enjoyed the different types of sauce that is offered for you seafood. As you know going in, seafood is expensive, the shrimps are a decent size, not small, just the lobster is small.

One of the worst sea food in my life. Got the crawfish and lobster combo. Ingredients were stale and not fresh. First time in my life that lobster tasted like rubber. No taste. Crawfish even had a slight repulsive smell. Sauce was bland. The restaurant came highly recommended so I’m very surprised and disappointed. Worst food experience in New York.

My kids took me here for my birthday dinner Aug 2016. My mother constantly talks about the great chicken wings she ordered. The drinks were good and the crab legs were just fabulous. You can order various flavors for the crab legs. All of them are good.

My daughter picked this as a place for the three of us to have dinner, and I am glad she made a reservation. Because it is so popular that we probably would've otherwise had to wait a long time for a table. And it took me a bit of time to figure out the concept. You pick a seafood option, and sides, and they boil the seafood and bring it to you in a bag with its seasonings and what not. I was doubtful whether I was going to enjoy it, but it turned out pretty good. I had snow crab legs just done with old bay - very satisfying - and some fries and corn on the cob. Ended up being more food than I could finish!

Me and My wife went to this Cajun Seafood Restaurant in the evening,the premise of this restaurant is very nice with great atmosphere ,No reservation,but they will send you a text when your table is ready if you are waiting ,so make sure you get here early. Our order were a king crab legs ,Dungeness crab and Shrimp ,it comes in a steam bags with flavor combinations of the Boil Special sauce ,garlic/butter/spice ,the spice level of your choice,they give you a bib and plastic gloves.The food was very tasty and fantastic we enjoyed every bit . It is a Great seafood and service at reasonable prices (Cash only). If you love seafood, this place is a must visit, Highly recommended👍🏻.

After trying the Boiling Crab in LA my wife and I were excited eating here. We didn't regret it, we got awesome food in a nice atmosphere. It's fun eating there and their special sauce is super tasty. Just don't eat there before you have a date (garlic overdose). ; )

Wear the silly plastic bib. It will save your good sweater or shirt. They'll put it on for you. Wear the gloves, your hands and fingernails will thank you. Also, you can order the boil "dry" which will make it less oily. Just ask for the garlic butter on the side and you can dip to your heart's content. Everything is perfect. I had shrimp and crawfish. Both were giant sized, tender, and sweat. My daughter had shrimp and clams.

Start with the catfish & fries appetizer recommended by our server we ravished four servings frikin' yummy! The garlic bread is a must. The lobster and shrimp combo with potatoes and mini corn on the combo in garlic butter mild seasoning was just perfect for me and totally delish! You have the option to spice it up with medium and fire as well. Atmosphere is great lots of space, service fast and servers very friendly and helpful with suggestions, etc.

Food was good, but the service was poor. I dislike when in the US restaurants they automatically charge you a tip onto a bill. I understand when you pay a tip for a good service but when the service is minimum and the food runners are more attentive when servers. As well, we asked for a cup of hot water, and they said they can’t bring it. U mean the kitchen doesn’t have a singe pot which u can put on a stove and boil some water. Worthless service.

My husband and I have lived in NYC for almost 30 years now. We are big foodies and are always looking for new culinary adventures in the City, often along with our teenage and very picky daughters. This summer we are aiming to get to know the regional American restaurants in our neighborhood. So, the promise of a New Orlean style seafood joint right down the block was at the top of the list. Being seafood aficionados, our expectations were high. And the Boil did not disapppoint! The food was delicious and perfectly cooked. The lobster roll was succulent with a hint of Cajun flavor. The Shrimp amd Crawfish we ordered came in a large communal plastic bag swimming in Old Bay seasoning (one of a handful of yummy seasonings to choose from). The four of us devoured the food. And it was so much fun: The lovely and attentive servers gave us gloves and bibs to wear (which might have made me self-conscious if not for the fact that everyone else in the restaurant was wearing them). The atmosphere at the Boil is very festive and fun and also very diverse. Our neighborhood is, I am sad to say, not very diverse. But the Boil is clearly a destination spot as people from all over the City come to make a night of it. A gem of a spot!

Thier food is soooo delicious. The drinks could stand to be a little stronger but they're still good. Bring cash though, cards not accepted.

Tropical drinks, crayfish by the pound, king crab legs by the pound, corn on the cob, potatoes,....... like bein' in cajun heaven. I love this place, even if it's cash only.

The only issue we had was that we didn’t have time to go twice! We got this recommended to us by a friend and my god it’s amazing! The shellfish is big, juicy and full of meat and the price is fairly good! Amazing

The food here was amazing and delicious. Large generous portions. Expensive prices. Cash only. Servers were sweet.

We had lunch at Claw Daddy's but decided to visit The Boil for crawfish since claw Daddy's ran out. We've been to the other Boil location on the lower east side and this location is much larger and more comfortable. We were seated right away (reservations) and served pretty fast. We had fried catfish, calamari, shrimp and crawfish with mojitos. I prefer The Boil sauce over Claw Daddy's and will definitely go back. Im excited that The Boil is opening a Brooklyn location soon.

The Boil Waverly is like a trip to NOLA without the air fare. That said, we truly enjoyed our meal and will be back. The gumbo was delicious, $10 for a small paper bowl. The calamari was great, crunchy and seasoned right. Plastic fork. I loved the catfish bowl that my husband ordered. Plenty of fish, done right. The space is well thought out with good ventilation, clean and classy, (except for the plastic forks and spoons), in a New Orleans kind of way. It is cash only and a tip of 20% is added to your bill. OK, but a bit presumptuous. I think this is a test for the business to see how many people complain. We did not complain and the service was fine. Cash only!!! That's an issue.

First please make sure you make a reservation so your not waiting upwards of two hours. I got a reservation by chance at 10:45PM I'm assuming because of a last min cancellation. I was a little skeptical as the why they ONLY accepted cash but my friend insisted so I took the bait. The waitress was very engaged and answered our questions and help us make a decision we all got the lobster and shrimp combo with the boil seasoning. WOW it sure did not disappoint it was flavorful and delicious and just all around great. I appreciated the gloves as I got down and dirty but sometimes I wish I had a bigger bib! Do wish there was a bigger cocktail and dessert menu but we had an awesome time our three meals came up to around $165.00 which I thought was well worth it. You will not be disappointed

Brought our Boston daughter here to experience the bib, gloves, bucket and all around great seafood, and The Boil did not disappoint! We shared a couple orders of the crab sliders as apps. 2 ordered the crab Caesar salad, 1 had the calamari and Brussels sprouts, and I got the lobster roll. It all came quickly, and was devoured!

We had the Crab legs, the soft shell carbs , the steam shrimp, the lobster roll and the brussell sprouts which all were Delicious. The only thing that I didn't like was that they don't include the corn and potatoes in the steam bag.It is sold separately. The price was reasonable and the staff was great. The ambiance is kind of rustic like a crab house. Its really a nice size place and they are clean. I loved the food and cant wait to go back. The only problem is they don't open until 4pm everyday and its in a location where there's no parking.

Made reservations for dinner, and so glad I took a chance! Ordered a bunch of apps that totally filled us up; my husband ordered the crab cake Caesar salad, with an extra crab cake, which he said was delish. My daughter got the Mac & cheese and 3 crab cake sliders - so much food, she took 1/2 home! I had the lobster roll ( not too much mayo) and corn on the cob (drizzled with butter and seasonings, tasted like street corn). Yum! The service was there to meet your every need (lobster bibs and gloves all around!) but never intrusive. Can’t wait to go back!

I've never been to a restaurant in New York where they hand you some rubber gloves, your food in a bag and let you get to work. This place does just that. The only thing this place is missing is a backyard and a live DJ. If you are in the mood to crack your own crab legs / lobster and peal your own shrimp this place is for you. They do have some fish fry options but I would definitely go again for the snow crabs. This place is CASH ONLY I do have to mention that for my Non carrying cash amigos. We did have to go to the ATM before hand.

We celebrated a very good friends birthday sing happy birthday n cut the cake shared gifts n enjoyed the atmosphere

Definitely don't wear your best Sunday suit to this place because you're going to get down and dirty! We went here on a double date. Must make RSVP in advance or else be prepared to have a very lengthy wait. I'm told this location is much bigger than its original location so that was a plus. Prior to ordering, the give you a pair of nitrile gloves, and tie a bib on you. You then order crawfish (skipped because i was advised there's not a lot of meat on them), shrimp, oysters, lobsters, and different kinds of crab. We had a table of 4 and got 2 lobsters, 1lb shrimp, and 4 king crab legs. We got 1/2 dozen oysters as the app along with the fried oysters. I loved the special boil sauce which has lots of Old Bay! It was delish! Prior to getting our meal, I thought "nahhhh, i don't need these gloves. i never eat seafood with gloves" but boy will it get messy! We were overwhelmed upon presentation of our meal and did not hesitate for a second to throw on those bad boys!! It was a saucy mess! Good luck grabbing your wine glass or whatever you're drinking! Was definitely worth the visit! NOT a good first date spot though! hahah!

Enjoyed the large portions in the entrees, also the attentive staff who assisted with bibs and napkins.Always crowded but there is a reason, the food is delicious. I enjoyed they have a mild opition which was not spicy at all. I will definitely be back here.