WOWCRAB Market in Rotterdam Centrum

Went to the old port a few years ago and didn't think it was WOW at the time, but it was fine. Now I tried this one and wow, it was bad. As we speak, my friend is sick in the toilet. We ordered a combo with jumbo tiger shrimps, normal shrimps, squid and langoustine. Squid was rubber Longoustine had air in it Shrimp tasted old and stale We spit out the jumbo shrimp (old, dry, strange taste) The sauce marinade was stale Even the corn was old I'm not necessarily a fish fan, but it was my friend's choice, he loves it. I already had my reservations about the first shrimp, but if it spits something out you can be sure it was bad, because he is Cape Verdean and believe me from gill to fin, everything goes in. He immediately had a stomach ache after eating and a rumbling feeling for the rest of the evening. It was also very special that it was served less than 10 minutes after ordering, even the wait staff made a comment out of inconvenience about "they are nice and fast today" Not to mention the impersonal QR system. The fries were tasty and the service friendly, but if that's the only positive thing I have to say about a fairly pricey seafood restaurant, something is definitely going wrong. There were also a maximum of 7 tables filled that evening, which actually says enough for a Friday evening. Shame!

After two years I ate crab at Wow again, the quality of the fish was very disappointing. It has no taste (Only the sauce) shriveled lobster, there wasn't even any meat left in the claws. And very little for what you pay. Just a tip for the restaurant. You need returning customers. Serve fresh products and don't get too frugal.

We had a great early dinner with crab, shrimps, crayfish, lobsterbisk. Update: still delicious.

Best seafood boil in Europe, hands down.

They are all pre-cooked meals. Seafood is not very tasty and not very fresh. It's just cooked by boiling sauce in water. I didn't taste any good cooking skills, and it's very expensive. It's not worth the price at all. There is not much good ingredients. I am very disappointed.

The food is being served with a plastic bag cut open in a non elegant way on the table, on a paper sheet covering the whole table, not cutlery, no plates, just your hands to eat. This was not explained when we told we didn't know the concept. The food was super fast cold and overspiced, you don't have a lot of food for your money, we ordered 2 types of mossels (jumbo & regular), which were thrown in 1 bag together. They also forgot our drinks, we had to ask for them as we only got the food and the service is not paying attention. The decoration is modern and ok. We went for sushi directly after this.

Staff were listening to music loudly and twerking and taking selfies being extremely inattentive and made the whole experience awkward and uncomfortable while there were children and elderly people dining in. The food itself was extremely disappointing and unhygienic, it tasted strongly of plastic and was extremely difficult to open a whole crab without any guidance despite us saying this was our first time. The part that tipped me over the edge was the amount of FLIES landing on our food which we were expected to not care about while the staff just went on their phones despite us being clearly upset. Would NOT recommend this location at all!!! The WORST experience I have ever had dining in.

After enjoying my experience at Wowcrab in Amsterdam, I decided to try the Rotterdam branch to compare the taste. Unfortunately, it was just okay, and the seafood didn’t seem as fresh as at other restaurants I’ve visited. However, it was still a decent meal and worth trying if you’re in the area.

Combo had a lot of salt. Mussels were with sand. Potatoes had no taste. Mocktails were tasty. Cheap gloves that tear open in no time. Shame. If you choose combo, it includes rice, corn and some other things. We only got corn. Price wasn't too bad, but I would say don't choose a combo. It's better to only choose what you like. Don't be fooled by their Instagram, photos and videos.

The food was not tasty and very little. I paid €128 for 6 people, to only get 4 pieces of corn and only a few sausages in the whole bag. Really can't eat it. Really disappointed.

Too bad the location isn't more spacious...

Good service but food lacks the punch. Has the potential but quality will need to improve

Very tasty food, good taste and also a choice of spicy level.

Food was OK, but portions were very expensive for what you got. Also the 'lobster' soup was the most expensive and the smallest quantity I have ever eaten.

We had such a delicious meal, it was our first time at Wowcrab, but we will definitely eat there again... I have to say that it has become my favorite restaurant.

It's fun for 1 x It's not that special after all Expensive

Fun concept with Seafood in a bag. Even had snow crab with a glass of chardonnay. Professional and friendly service. Thumbs up!

The music was good. The employees were very friendly. There was a good atmosphere and the food was very tasty.

I've been to every Wow Crab but this is really the tastiest in the Netherlands ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It was, in a word, DELICIOUS. Service was super friendly and helpful, highly recommended.

For me the restaurant is 10/10. I am delighted. It was my first time in this place. Very nice service. We ordered the lobster, mussels and shrimp combo. Wonderful sauce - spicy to the point for me. A surprising serving, there are no plates, the waitress comes with a bucket and throws the contents from a plastic bag onto the table (spectacular) with a napkin. A feast of flavors, great drinks to choose from. I recommend it wholeheartedly. Fantastic place right in the center. There is a metro station nearby.

I have previously eaten wow crab at another location in Rotterdam and had a better experience there than here. We sat at a small table and ordered quite a few side dishes and a combo. The first employee brought the combo in a bucket and placed the bucket neatly on the floor, because our table was full. However, later another employee picked up the bucket from the ground and put it on our table which was unhygienic!!!!. Despite our comments about the lack of comfort while eating, the staff seemed to show little understanding and was very unfriendly!

Good service, food is tasty and they are friendlier than in Belgium

Nice experience, sound food and stuff. Thanks

Had an amazing time here! And the seafood is just soo good! Definitely coming back for more!

The Chinese waiter was very kind. The lobsters and crayfish he recommended were delicious and well seasoned, but the clams I chose were not of the best quality. Overall it's ok, you can try it out

Food and drinks were served quickly, food well seasoned, enough special drinks they serve. Missing some atmosphere.

Ik heb lekker gegeten. Ik heb een seafood mix genomen, het meeste wat erin zat was lekker behalve de crawfish. De sfeer is modern en gezellig.

Het eten is niet zo pittig als verwacht. Maar was wel lekker buiten dat! Super vriendelijke medewerkers en een leuke sfeer.

Beste, De wow factor hebben wij helaas niet ervaren. Om en om 3 sterren voor het geheel. Taco's, gepaneerde Garnalen vonden we heel lekker maar de bucket zelf minder.

Ik en elke vrienden hebben heerlijke gegeten !! Ik raad iedereen aan !!

Seafood boil experience but it is expensive.

Sehr gewöhnungsbedürftiges Restaurant. Das Seafood, wir hatten Muscheln , wird aus einem Eimer auf den Tisch gekippt (ohne Teller) und dann darf man es mit Handschuhen an den Händen zerteilen und essen. Trotz dieser ungewöhnlichen Esskultur war es sehr lecker.

Wat een geweldige sfeer. Heerlijke lobster en crab gegeten met overige schaaldieren.

It’s a funny experience when eating a combo and the meal is loaded on the table. Don’t like ordering via the web. I prefer personal contact

The seafood is not that fresh so they are covered by lots of pepper, even though we chose ‘mild’ already. The favour is not authentic like traditional New Orleans seafood bag, more like a mix with Chinese pepper seafood. The seafood came 2mins after we ordered, so it’s made already, but the taste is not bad overall. Service is ok, all of the staff are Chinese, the menu only have English and Chinese, feeling not so authentic as well.

The customer service is top! Very attentive and in good spirits. I love coming here to get some WOW Style clams 😄

Taste was not so bad , but I threw up about 2 hours later. My husband was ok.

Excellent, concept unique et nourriture délicieuse. Je recommande.

Ik heb samen met mijn kleinzoon heerlijk gegeten. Het was meer dan genoeg Fijn dat er meerdere combinatie mogelijk zijn. Wij hadden crab, mosselen en garnalen. Wij kregen we aardappeltjes en maïs bij. Zeker een aanrader als je van zeevruchten houd. Top!

A pity that discovered this place when moving from Rotterdam. I was wowed! Loved everything about it. The food presentation, ambience, atmosphere, service. It was a great experience for me and my friends. So glad they took me here.

The best sea food I ever had. Bit expensive but worth this price.

Wij hadden de grootste schaal genomen van 250 euro daar zit alles op wat ze hebben incl kreeft en krab. Op het menu kon je aankruisen hoe je ze gebakken wilde hebben. Hierbij kruiste wij aan alleen knoflook ivm dat ik niet tegen te heet eten kan. Uiteindelijk waren we klaar met bestellen het was er zo. Het personeel is vriendelijk. Toen kwam er een medewerkster aan lopen met (gratis) aardappelfriet. Waarbij ik aangaf deze niet besteld te hebben en ze zei nee mevrouw deze krijgt u er gratis bij! Erg lekkere frietjes. Maar dat was ook wel echt een van de weinige dingen die lekker waren. Het eten was smaakloos en droog en dat voor 250 euro dan mag je zeker wel wat verwachten. Ook hadden we gevraagd of ze sausjes hadden bijvb knoflook saus. Maar nee geen saus niks aanwezig. Uiteindelijk was ik er klaar mee en wilde ik gewoon naar huis omdat dit het zeker niet waard was. 1 van de slechte keren dat ik vis heb gegeten en dat eet ik iedere week. Uiteindelijk de bon, maar gevraagd omdat ik snel wegwilde. Achteraf zie ik dat ik de aardappel frietjes moet betalen. Waarbij ze aangaf dat deze niet gratis waren. Zeer over prijst en zeker niet gaan eten. Jammer van het geld had daar zeker vaker van kunnen eten en nooit meer!

Overhyped, was niet slecht maar ook niet lekker. Krab had ook weinig vlees. Had meer verwacht door de hype, maar een keer en nooit meer. Voortaan thuis maken. Service was wel top.

Venu de belgiaue spécialement pour vivre cette experience, nous avons passé un agréable moment. Le personnel est serviable, la nourriture excellente. À refaire prochainement.

Food is great, pricey but the quality is appropriate. Interior is really quite lame and not cozy at all with loud music. We’ll be back for the mega shrimps!

Lekkere eten, een snelle service , ruime keuze , vriendelijk eerlijke personeel, alles gedaan voor de comfort van de klant. Prijs is iets duur, maar is acceptabel rekening houdend de plaats en omgeving. Zeker een aanrader.

Paid 130 euro for 3 persons and we weren't even full. The langoustines are tiny, you only get a few potatoes and a few slices of sausages. Not even whole sausages. Food is nothing special.

A great place to have a good sea food meal in the city of Rotterdam. Lobster, crabs, prawns, oyster available

Wowcrab restaurant is a true gem for seafood lovers! From start to finish, the experience was exceptional. The service was outstanding, with attentive and friendly staff who made us feel welcome and catered to our every need. The sea food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and bursting with flavor. Overall, it was a fun and memorable experience, perfect for a night out with friends. I highly recommend Wowcrab to anyone looking for a top quality seafood dining experience in Rotterdam.

Het eten is heerlijk, wel erg prijzig voor de hoeveelheid die je krijgt. Hierdoor hebben we niet veel besteld en waren we beiden eigenlijk nog niet vol. Dus neem veel geld mee als je goed wilt eten. De cocktails zijn ook erg lekker. We waren er overdag, denk dat de sfeer in de avond mooier is.

к сожалению у нас не было много времени чтобы опробовать что то более значительное с этой кухни, но подождите.. я обескуражена, мы заказали мидии, это нечто, сказать что я в шоке ничего не сказать. повар пришел и вывалил их на стол, будто мы живем в мире где еще не изобрели тарелки, это не плохо, просто забавно и ввело меня в шок, но оценила я их в 6/10 еще мидии, которые как по мне 6/10, неплохо, но нет, еда и по лучше картошка фри— цена, качество и вкус 15/10, оценила и я и мой спутник, она кстати и пожелала ее и отдельная благодарность официанту, которая обслуживала нас, милая, доброжелательная, она нам очень понравились)

Super lekkere seafood restaurant. Het is wat prijzig maar dat is normaal als je seafood eet. De smaak is ook erg lekker.

海鲜味道比想象中好吃很多很多。还会来吃！炸鱿鱼比想象中少😂没得海边分量大。 炸红薯也好好吃。

What an amazing experience. Delicious food and drinks 🤤

Very nice sea food platter with plenty of food for two. However the mild option was a bit too spicy for me, but then we didn't listen to the advice 😅 so I guess that's on me. You'll have to be ready to really dig in with your hands 🦞

The food was a fun experience. Price wise I do think it is too expensive for what you get. Remember, you have to crack everything yourself. For some times a year it isnt a bad. But definitely not a thing to do regularly.

I LOVED our dinner here. We had so much delicious food and fun dealing with it! The concept does require you to dirty your hands but that makes it more of an experience. Good selection of meat, too.

100% я ще сюди повернусь. Дуже смачно, незвична подача страви, привіиливий персонал, багато неонових вивісок, дуже тематичне, музика не гучна, що дає змогу поспілкуватись. 5+

The only bummer, no American Express accepted so no business lunch or dinner over here.

The seafood boil was full of flavour. You can make your own bag and include all the stuff that you like which is good. The battered prawns lacked seasoning, they were very plain. However, the alcoholic drinks were strong.