King Claw seeks reign over Morrow’s seafood scene
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I can't say enough about how good the seafood is at King Claw. That said, I prefer their sangrias over their fishbowl cocktails. But I might enjoy the cocktail options that don't feature Red Bull as an ingredient. Photo: Wilborn Nobles/Axios
Wilborn here. I'm interested in finding hidden gems, a la Keith Lee style if you will, in Georgia's residential locales — but most folks say you're SOL to find a good option for late-night food in Morrow, for instance.
King Claw, enter stage right.
- This small restaurant chain opened two years ago in the Shoppes at Morrow Station where Joe's Crab Shack used to be.
The atmosphere: The building's exterior still has the Crab Shack aesthetic but its lack of a beachside view and oceanic memorabilia gives the place its own charm.
- We went twice, once at 11pm Saturday and again on a Thursday karaoke night.
- We always encountered a small but chill crowd, as well as the smell of seasoning and garlic butter to get you in the mood for seafood.
The menu: The lunch and dinner menus offer "Viet-Cajun" seafood that's popular in Louisiana and Texas, but it's also on the West Coast and cities east of the Mississippi.
What we ate: I ordered a seafood boil with green and black mussels, crawfish, sausage, clams, and a lobster tail. My girlfriend ordered the mussels, two boiled eggs, and snow crabs.
- We ordered the second-highest spice level available, aka "hot," with all the seasonings — lemon pepper, garlic butter, and Cajun. Potatoes and corn were included in the boil.
- We also ordered the "anaconda" fishbowl cocktail.
Of note: King Claw also has locations in Albany, Columbus, Thomasville, Rome, and Waycross. According to its website, a Douglas location is coming soon.
- Outside of Georgia, they have one restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina.
Verdict: The food was good, the staff was attentive and the music wasn't overbearing.
- The seasoning was hot enough to make my girlfriend take off her glasses. But it wasn't too hot to the point where my sinuses went berserk.
- We weren't fond of the fishbowl drink, but in all fairness, I dislike Red Bull, which is one of the ingredients for the "anaconda."
- They also played "Hell's Kitchen" on TV, which is great, but it was sadly the episode where Dahmere was eliminated.
Stop by: King Claw is located at 1965 Mt Zion Rd. Hours are noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 10pm Sunday and Monday through Thursday.