The Moody Crab Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to The Moody Crab, a vibrant seafood haven located in Decatur, AL. Renowned for its enticing po’ boys and customizable seafood boils, this eatery promises a delightful culinary adventure. Choose from various po’ boy options, including the crispy fried oyster or flavorful chicken tender, each paired with delectable sides like Cajun fries or sweet potato fries.
What truly sets The Moody Crab apart is its make-your-own seafood concept. Diners can indulge in fresh Dungeness crab, succulent shrimp, and a medley of flavors from Cajun to garlic butter, customized to suit any spice tolerance. For a sweet finish, don’t miss the housemade chocolate molten cake—a perfect treat that brings warmth and joy.
With rave reviews praising its generous portions and exceptional service, The Moody Crab is not just a meal; it’s an experience that captivates all senses.
All Day - Drinks
Dr. Pepper
Sunkist
A refreshing orange-flavored soda, typically carbonated and sweetened.
Sierra Mist
A caffeine-free soda that provides a crisp, clear burst of lemon lime flavor
Unsweet Tea
Refreshing, chilled classic tea with no added sweetness.
Lemonade
Refreshing citrus beverage.
Milk
Fresh, cold, and creamy whole milk, perfectly refreshing and nutritious.
Orange Juice
Classic citrus refreshment.
Sweet Tea
Refreshing sweet tea brewed to perfection.
Pepsi
The bold, refreshing, robust cola
Diet Mountain Dew
Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.
Mountain Dew
Exhilarate and quench your thirst with a one of a kind taste.
Diet Pepsi
A crisp tasting, refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without calories.
S7. Sweet Potato Fries
Deep-fried sweet potato fries, typically seasoned with a hint of salt.
S4. Steamed Rice
Steamed jasmine rice, served simply to complement any seafood dish.
S1. Corn On The Cob (3)
Steamed sweet corn on the cob, typically served with butter or various seasonings to enhance its natural sweetness.
S3. Boiled Egg (2)
Two hard-boiled eggs, cooked until both the yolk and whites are solid, without any additional seasonings or sauces.
S2. Potatoes (3)
Potatoes, typically boiled, served as a trio, often accompanied by a selection of seasonings to enhance their natural flavor.
S10. Extra Condiments
Butter, Garlic Butter, BBQ Buffalo, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Old Bay.
S6. Cajun Fries
French fries tossed with a blend of Cajun spices, typically including paprika and garlic.
S8. Extra Juicy (12 Oz)
12 oz side option. Choose from cajun, garlic butter (seasoning or only), lemon pepper, or moody special sauces.
All Day - Sides
All Day - Appetizer
A5. Popcorn Shrimp
A7. Raw Oysters
Raw oysters, available in sets of 6 or 12.
A8. Steamed Oysters
Choice of Cajun, Garlic Butter, Lemon Pepper, Moody Special.
A3. Onion Rings (10)
Onion rings encased in a house-made batter and deep-fried until golden.
A1. Hush Puppies (10)
Golden-brown cornmeal balls, fried to a crispy exterior with a soft, tender inside. Served with a creamy dipping sauce.
A2. Fried Cheese Sticks(6)
A13. Moody Special Wings
Choose Spice Level.
A12. Chicken Wings
Buffalo, Cajun, Lemon Pepper.
A9. Fried Okra
Okra lightly battered and fried, often seasoned with a mix of herbs and spices.
A11. Popcorn Crawfish
Crawfish lightly battered and fried, typically served with a side of spicy mayo and eel sauce for dipping.
A10. Fried Pickles
Sliced dill pickles coated in a seasoned batter and deep-fried, typically served with a dipping sauce.
A6. Crab Cakes (2)
Two crab cakes, typically made with lump crab meat and lightly seasoned, served with a complementary sauce.
A14. Sampler Platter Fried Combo
Fried : shrimp(4)oyster(4)chicken tender(2)catfish(2)cheese stick(2) with fries!
A4. Fried Calamari (15)
Calamari rings, lightly battered and deep-fried, typically served with a side of marinara sauce.
Rock Shrimp
Crispy Shrimp tossed in Spicy Mayo
P2. Chicken Tender Po Bo
Chicken tender po' boy served with a choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.
P1. Shrimp Po Boy
P3. Fried Catfish Po Boy
Fried catfish on a French loaf with lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce. Sides: choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.
P6. Crawfish Po Boy
Crawfish po' boy served with choice of sweet potato fries, Cajun fries, or onion rings.
P4. Fried Calamari Po Boy
Fried calamari on a classic po' boy, served with choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.
P5. Fried Oyster Po Boy
Fried oyster, served on French bread with lettuce, tomato, and sauce. Options for sides include sweet potato fries, Cajun fries, or onion rings.
P7. Soft Shell Crab Po Boy
Soft shell crab, choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, or onion rings.
Moody Shrimp POboys
Moody shrimp po' boy served with a choice of sweet potato fries, Cajun fries, or onion rings.
All Day - Po Boys
All Day - All Day Combo
Combo A
Shrimp (no head) 1 lb, sausage 1/2 lb, eggs (2), corn (1), potatoes (2).
Combo C
Snow crab legs 1 lb, shrimp (1/2 lb), sausage 1/2 lb, eggs (2), corn (1), potatoes (2).
Combo D
Lobster tail (1), snow crab legs 1/2 lb, shrimp (1/2 lb), sausage 1/2 lb, eggs (2), corn (1), potatoes (2).
Today Special
Snow crab legs 1/2 lb, shrimp (1 lb), sausage 1/2 lb, eggs (2), corn (1), potatoes (2).
Combo B
Crawfish 1 lb, shrimp (1/2 lb), sausage 1/2 lb, eggs (2), corn (1), potatoes (2).
R2. Shrimp Rice
Shrimp rice typically includes stir-fried rice with shrimp, peas, carrots, and egg, often garnished with green onions.
Truffle Seafood Spaghetti
Served with shrimp, scallops, mussels &squid in truffle creamy sauce.
R1. Sausage Rice
Sausage rice typically includes cooked rice mixed with pieces of sausage, often accompanied by a variety of vegetables such as peas and carrots, and occasionally egg.
Grilled Sea Scallop (5)
Served w. Seasonal Vegetables in cauliflower puree sauce.
R3. Crawfish Rice
Crawfish seasoned with Cajun spices, typically includes bell peppers and onions, mixed into fried rice.
Lobster Mac & Cheese
Cavatappi pasta enrobed in a rich blend of creamy cheeses, generously topped with succulent lobster pieces and a golden breadcrumb crust.
Mac & Cheese
Creamy, classic macaroni in a rich, velvety cheese sauce.
Gumbo
All Day - Rice & Entrees
All Day - Fried Basket
F1. Shrimp Basket (8)
Fried shrimp, 8 pieces. Choose side: Cajun, sweet potato, regular fries, onion rings, or none. Sauce options include tartar, ranch, bleu cheese, BBQ, honey mustard, cocktail, ketchup, marinara.
F3. Catfish Basket (4)
Catfish Basket (4) served with choice of Cajun, sweet potato, regular fries or onion rings. Select from 8 sauce options including tartar and BBQ.
F5. Chicken Tender Basket (4)
Chicken tenders in a basket with a choice of Cajun, sweet potato, regular fries, or onion rings. Selection of tartar, ranch, bleu cheese, BBQ, honey mustard, cocktail, ketchup, or marinara sauce.
F6. Fried Shrimp (5) & Fish (2)
Five fried shrimp and two fish pieces. Choose from a variety of sides including fries or onion rings. Multiple sauce options: tartar, ranch, BBQ, and more.
F2. Fried White Fish Basket (4)
Four pieces of fried white fish served with choice of Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, regular fries, onion rings or no fries. Includes choice of sauce: tartar, ranch, bleu cheese, BBQ, honey mustard, cocktail, ketchup, or marinara.
F4.Fried Oyster Basket
Fried oysters served with a choice of Cajun, sweet potato, regular fries, onion rings, or without. Sauces include tartar, ranch, bleu cheese, BBQ, honey mustard, cocktail, ketchup, marinara.
F7. Soft Shell Crab Basket(2)
Two soft shell crabs, lightly fried. Choose from Cajun, sweet potato, regular fries or onion rings. Sauce options include tartar, ranch, bleu cheese, BBQ, honey mustard, cocktail, ketchup, marinara.
Garden Salad
Mixed greens with optional blue cheese, ranch, thousand island dressing, or served plain.
England Clam Chowder
A creamy soup featuring tender clams, potatoes, and onions, typically seasoned with herbs for a classic taste.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken atop mixed greens. Options for dressing include blue cheese, ranch, thousand island, or served without dressing.
Shrimp Salad
Lettuce, tomato, onion, cucumber, carrot, banana, pepper, cheese.
All Day - Soup & Salad
All Day - Make Your Own Seafood
M8. Baby Clams
Baby clams, available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb. Choose from Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, or Moody special sauces. Spice level from non-spicy to extra hot.
M9. Green Mussel
Green mussel served with choices of sauce including Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, and the Moody special. Available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb. Spice levels from non-spicy to extra hot.
M5. Snow Crab Legs
Snow crab legs, available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb sizes. Choose from sauces including Cajun, garlic butter, and more. Spice levels range from non-spicy to extra hot.
M1. Sausage
M6. Shrimp (Whole)
Whole shrimp option, sizes 1/2 lb or 1 lb. Sauce choices include cajun, lemon pepper, or garlic butter. Spice levels from non-spicy to extra hot.
M7. Black Mussel
Black mussel with options for 1/2 lb or 1 lb. Choice of cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, Moody special sauces, or no sauce. Spice levels from non-spicy to extra hot.
M11. Dungeness
Dungeness crab offering with options for 1 or 2 clusters. Choose from Cajun, garlic butter, lemon pepper, moody special sauces, or sauce-free. Spice levels from non-spicy to extra hot.
M10. Lobster Tail
6oz.
M3. Shrimp (No Head)
Shrimp, head removed. Available in 1/2 lb or 1 lb sizes. Sauce options include Cajun, garlic butter, and others. Choose your spice level, ranging from non-spicy to extra hot.
Chocolate Molten Cake
House-made chocolate cake with a warm, gooey center, often served alongside a dusting of powdered sugar.