"We arrived around 7 PM on a Friday night to a moderately busy crowd and were seated right away at a table adorned with a miniature pirogue holding hot sauce and squeeze bottles of tartar and cocktail sauces. Our server greeted us almost immediately and took our drink orders. The menu features a standard selection of seafood dishes, including po'boys and gumbo. Tammy ordered the shrimp po'boy and was thoroughly impressed by the generous portion of fried shrimp spilling out of the French bread. The shrimp were fried perfectly, accompanied by lettuce and fresh tomato. However, while it was delicious, it wasn't made with traditional Gambino bread, and I felt that the French bread could have been toasted for a bit more crunch—at least that's how I prefer it.
Rachel tried the crab cakes and was served two beautifully browned cakes. If there's one thing Kravers excels at, it's frying. I opted for the seafood platter, which is exclusively fried with no substitutions, featuring shrimp, oysters, crab claws, sutchi, and stuffed crab. Served atop a mountain of crinkle fries, it was an astonishing amount of food!
The shrimp were golden brown and served with the tails on—absolutely delicious! The oysters were slightly over-fried with too much batter. The crab claws were a generous portion and fried to perfection, while the sutchi was beautifully battered and fried as well. However, I found the stuffed crab a bit bland and dry. This platter alone could easily fulfill one's daily caloric intake. The batter and oil levels certainly won't win any health awards, but the food was freshly cooked and served at the right temperature. Although I would have preferred catfish in my platter, the menu explicitly states no substitutions.
Speaking of catfish, Sam finished his catfish basket before I even had the chance to squeeze tartar sauce onto my plate! Tammy's fried okra was excellent, with fresh, bright green pieces under the batter. My seafood gumbo was decent, though not the best I've ever had, but it packed great flavor. The coleslaw was fresh and spot on as well. Our server was attentive, checking on us regularly.
Overall, with a pleasant atmosphere, quick service, and good food, I would definitely return to try their steam basket next time."
