The Tasty Crab Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to The Tasty Crab, a culinary gem nestled in Bloomington, IL, specializing in mouthwatering Cajun and Creole seafood. Your experience begins with enticing appetizers like the signature crab cakes and crispy hush puppies, each bursting with flavor. For fans of fried delicacies, the restaurant offers tantalizing options from fried shrimp baskets to crispy catfish. But the true highlight lies in the “Get Your Hands Dirty” section, where you can indulge in freshly prepared blue crab, succulent shrimp, and snow crab legs, each lovingly prepared to ensure a delightful messiness that brings the joy of seafood to another level.
The Tasty Crab is not just about amazing food; it offers an atmosphere that is casual yet vibrant, perfect for groups and families. With vegetarian options and a full bar, there's something for everyone. Come, explore the rich world of seafood that awaits you!
Appetizers
A1. Crab Cake
3 pieces.
A2. Hush Puppies
10 pieces.
A3. Fried Cheesesticks
6 pieces.
A4. Fried Calamari
Lightly fried, served with marinara sauce.
A5. Steamed Oyster
Cook level: light, medium, well done.
A6. Chicken Wing
Breaded or unbreaded wing served with Cajun garlic butter seasoning.
A7. Coconut Shrimp
6 pieces.
F1. Fried Shrimp Basket
10 pieces.
F2. Fried Tilapia Basket
4 pieces.
F3. Fried Catfish Basket
4 pieces.
F4. Fried Oyster Basket
10 pieces.
F5. Chicken Tender Basket
4 pieces.
F6. Fried Golden Chicken
4 pieces.
Something Fried
Get Your Hand Dirty
M1. Blue Crab
1 lb.
M2. Shrimp with No Head
1 lb.
M3. Snow Crab
1 lb.
M4. Crawfish
1 lb.
M5. Shrimp with Head on
1 lb.
M6. Clams
1 lb.
M7. Green Mussel
1 lb.
M8. Black Mussel
1 lb.
M9. King Crab Legs
1 lb.
M10. Lobster Tail
1 lb.
M11. Dungeness
1 lb.
Make Your Own Combo
Dinner Make Your Own Combo
Dinner Sides
1/2 lb. Sausage
Boiled Egg
2 pieces.
Steamed Rice
Cajun Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
French Fries
Corn on the Cob
3 pieces.
Potato
3 pieces.
Kids Fried Shrimp
Kids Chicken Tender
2 pieces.
Kids Chicken Nutgets
6 pieces.
Dinner Kids Menu
Soups and Salad
House Salad
Cajun Mussel Soup
New England Clam Chowder
L1. Shrimp with Head on
L2. Shrimp with no Head
L3. Clams
L4. Green Mussel
L5. Black Mussel
Lunch Boiled Seafood
Lunch Fried Baskets
L6. Fried Shrimp Basket
8 pieces.
L7. Chicken Tendet Basket
3 pieces.
L8. Fried Fish Basket
3 pieces tilapia.
Sausage
1/2 lb.
Lunch Sides
Lunch Kids Menu
Kids Chicken Wing
4 seasoned chicken wings.