Dancing Crab (VivoCity) at VivoCity
Location: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #03-10 VivoCity, Singapore 098585
Floor 1 · VivoCity
A lively seafood restaurant at VivoCity serving Cajun-style crab, prawns, and shellfish in messy, flavour-packed bags.
A lively seafood restaurant at VivoCity serving Cajun-style crab, prawns, and shellfish in messy, flavour-packed bags.
Dancing Crab brings the raucous, hands-on spirit of Louisiana seafood boils to VivoCity, offering a dining experience that is as much about the mess as it is about the flavour. Diners choose their seafood — crab, prawns, clams, or lobster — then select a sauce and spice level, and the kitchen delivers everything in a plastic bag ready to be torn into with gloved hands.The Cajun-style seasoning is bold, buttery, and aromatic, coating every piece of shellfish in a rich, savoury layer. The VivoCity location is vibrant and family-friendly, with long communal tables designed for sharing and a soundtrack that keeps the energy high. The menu also includes classic Southern sides such as corn on the cob, potatoes, and cornbread, all of which soak up the delicious sauce beautifully.
Bib-wearing is encouraged, and the staff are happy to provide wet wipes and demonstrate the best techniques for extracting every last morsel of meat. For a fun, messy, outrageously flavourful seafood feast that breaks all the rules of polite dining, Dancing Crab at VivoCity is an experience you will not forget.
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J Fong
We celebrated my birthday here with delicious crab prawns, scallop and clams in Cajun sauce. The ice-plant salad is also my favourite salad here. Dancing Crab made it a special moment by giving me a singing crew delivering the bday brownie with ice cream. Fabulous ! Made by day!
Jen Chiew
It was a good experience, nothing mindblowing, and nothing to complain about. Food was quite decent, albeit on the expensive side. Lobster rolls were done well, though a bit lacking in lobster meat, but I understand costs would be higher …
Ariane Caraig
A very cozy place with delicious chili crab, crab cakes, and crab fried rice, plus friendly staff—especially Richelle. Thank you for the complimentary cake for my birthday celebration; it truly made the experience extra special! 🥰✨ …
Val Kor
Ordered the calamari rings, zesty butter bucket, lavender lemonade and iced latte today. …
L
This is the only place I've been to so far that serves a seafood boil with beurre blanc. It's an unexpected combo but it's damn tasty (and one of my partners favorite dishes). You can either choose a set or build ur own seafood boil which …
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Dancing Crab (VivoCity)
Dancing Crab Shop Front
A storefront with large glass windows featuring red crab and lobster decals. The sign reads 'The Seafood Place Dancing Crab' in bold red letters on a light blue background. A person is visible inside the shop, and there are reflections of trees and buildings on the glass.
Dancing Crab Restaurant Exterior
The image shows the storefront of a restaurant named 'Dancing Crab', featuring large glass windows and doors with red crab decals on the upper facade. The entrance is illuminated by warm lighting, and there are promotional posters near the door.
Dancing Crab Shop Front
Photo of the exterior entrance storefront facade featuring a large red sign with white text reading 'THE SEAFOOD PLACE' above a crab logo and 'DANCING CRAB'. The building has glass windows, green shrubs on either side, and two people walking toward the entrance.
Dancing Crab Seafood Place Exterior
Photo of the storefront facade featuring large glass windows with red crab decals and signage reading 'THE SEAFOOD PLACE DANCING CRAB' in bold red letters. Interior lighting is visible through the glass doors.
Dancing Crab Shop Front
Exterior view of a modern shop with curved white architecture and glass windows decorated with red crab decals. A prominent sign reads 'DANCING CRAB' on the facade.
Dancing Crab Seafood Place Signage
A brightly lit neon sign reading 'THE SEAFOOD PLACE' with a crab logo above 'DANCING CRAB', framed by Christmas garland and stockings, mounted on a storefront facade.
Dancing Crab Entrance
A wide-angle view of the entrance to Dancing Crab, a seafood restaurant located in the Time Square Food Place. The image shows an orange sign with white lettering above the walkway leading to the store's glass doors. A person is walking towards the entrance under a covered wooden deck area.
Fried Rice with Soft-Boiled Egg
A close-up of a bowl of fried rice topped with a soft-boiled egg, garnished with green onions and possibly shrimp or crab meat.
Anniversary Celebration Table Setting
A festive table setup featuring a yellow plate with 'Happy Anniversary' written in cursive, surrounded by red plastic seafood decorations (lobster and crab). A small dessert with whipped cream sits on the plate. In the background, there is a birdhouse-shaped display with pink flowers and other decorative items. The scene is viewed through large windows overlooking a waterfront area with boats and buildings.
Spicy Crab Dish
A bowl of spicy crab served on parchment paper, surrounded by salt and spices like star anise and chili peppers.
Lobster Roll Meal
A close-up of a lobster roll served in a basket with golden fries, coleslaw, and lemon wedge. A person is holding a phone nearby.
Crab Restaurant Interior
Interior of a crab restaurant with wooden tables, metal chairs, and colorful wall murals featuring seafood imagery. Visible signage includes 'Dancing Crab', 'Sea Prawn', 'Bottin Loofter', and 'The Uniqueness Crab Anatomy'. A service counter is visible in the background along with refrigerated display cases.
Seafood Platter with Crab and Clams
A large metal pan filled with a seafood platter featuring whole cooked crabs, shrimp, clams in shells, and scallops. The dish is garnished with herbs.
Lobster Roll and Fries Meal
A table setting featuring a basket of sweet potato fries topped with parmesan cheese, a plate with lobster rolls, french fries, coleslaw, and lemon wedge, alongside a pink drink and empty plates.
Shrimp Pasta Dish
A close-up of a plate with spaghetti mixed with shrimp, garnished with herbs and spices.
Spicy Crab Dish
A close-up of a large, steaming bowl filled with cooked crabs coated in a dark, glossy sauce and garnished with green herbs. The crab pieces are piled high on newspaper lining inside the bowl, which rests on a bed of coarse salt crystals.
Fries with Garlic Butter and Clams
A close-up of a basket of golden french fries topped with garlic butter seasoning, served in newspaper-lined paper. Next to it is a metal bowl containing clams and other seafood items.
Colorful Iced Drinks on a Table
Four clear plastic cups filled with colorful iced beverages, each garnished with fruit and herbs. The drinks range from purple to yellow, featuring ingredients like strawberries, lemon slices, blueberries, and thyme sprigs. A white paper plate with cutlery is visible in the background.
Seafood Rice Bowl with Fried Fish
A steaming seafood rice bowl served in a metal pan on a wooden board, featuring clams, shrimp, corn, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg. Accompanied by fried fish pieces on a napkin, a small bowl of dipping sauce, and a scoop of white rice.
Onion Rings with Dip
A basket of golden-brown fried onion rings served on newspaper-style paper, accompanied by a lemon wedge and a small container of orange dipping sauce.
Stir-fried Crabs with Spices
A close-up of a dish featuring several whole crabs cooked in a dark, glossy sauce, garnished with green herbs and yellow corn kernels. The crab is served in a black wok-style pan resting on a bed of coarse salt or spices, with visible star anise and red chili peppers underneath.
Crab dish with bread and spices
A close-up shot of a cooked crab dish served in a black metal bowl. The crab is bright red and coated in a sauce. There are pieces of toasted bread inside the bowl. The bowl is placed on a bed of coarse salt, with red and green chilies, star anise, and cinnamon sticks scattered around it. The background is a textured blue wall and a bright blue surface.
Lobster Roll with Fries and Salad
A plate featuring two lobster rolls on soft bread, topped with creamy lobster meat and garnished with herbs. Accompanied by a generous portion of golden french fries, a side of coleslaw sprinkled with pepper, fresh greens, and a lemon wedge. The food is served on newspaper-lined paper in a bowl.
Seafood Boil Meal
A close-up of a seafood boil in a metal pot, featuring shrimp, corn on the cob, clams, and sausages. The dish is served with a side of creamy sauce visible in the background.
Fried Rice with Egg
A bowl of fried rice topped with a raw egg and green onions, served in an enamel bowl with a plastic fork. A smartphone displaying a menu or app is visible nearby on the table.
Restaurant Interior with Window Decor
Interior of a restaurant featuring wooden tables and chairs, decorative crab stickers on windows, hanging lights, and visible outdoor scenery through large glass panes.
Spicy Lobster Dish
A close-up of a large, spicy-cooked lobster served on newspaper-lined paper in a black bowl. The lobster is glazed with red sauce and garnished with green onions. Surrounding the lobster are several round, breaded items, possibly meatballs or dumplings. In the background, diners are seated at tables in a restaurant setting.
Shrimp Pasta with Garlic
A plate of pasta with shrimp and garlic, garnished with herbs, on a turquoise table with roasted garlic bulbs.
Grapefruit and Rose Flower Drink
Three glasses of pink grapefruit juice with rose petals and ice, placed on a white tablecloth. A menu or placemat is visible in the background.
Fried Sweet Potato Fries with Almonds and Seasoning
A close-up shot of golden-brown fried sweet potato fries served in a yellow basket lined with newspaper-style paper. The fries are topped with sliced almonds, coarse salt or sugar, and finely chopped green herbs (likely parsley). The background is slightly blurred, suggesting an indoor dining setting.
Fried Fish with Lemon and Sauce
A plate of golden-brown fried fish fillets served on a yellow dish lined with newspaper-style paper, accompanied by a lemon wedge and a small container of dipping sauce garnished with herbs. A glass of lemonade sits nearby on the table.
Lobster Roll with Fries
A close-up of two lobster rolls served in soft buns, topped with chunks of lobster meat and chives. A side of golden french fries is visible on the left. The food rests on newspaper-lined paper inside a basket.
Seafood Feast at a Restaurant
A table set with various seafood dishes including fried shrimp, lobster in red sauce, pasta, and cocktails.
Crab Anatomy Display
A display featuring a neon sign labeled 'The Dungeness Crab Anatomy' with labels pointing to parts of a crab illustration, including eyestalk, carapace, swimming leg, chelipad, antenna, and walking legs. Below the sign is an aquarium filled with live crabs, flanked by two mannequins dressed in tattered clothing.
Spicy Crab Dish
A close-up shot of a dish featuring two whole crabs and crab claws, seasoned with spices and served with corn on the cob. The dish is presented in a bowl lined with parchment paper, resting on a bed of coarse salt and scattered spices like star anise, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Red and green chili peppers are also visible around the salt. The background is a textured gray wall above a bright turquoise surface.
Seafood Dish with Fried Rice
A table setting featuring a large metal pan filled with crab and clams in a rich red sauce, garnished with herbs. In the background, there is a bowl of fried rice topped with an egg yolk and green onions. A small container of dipping sauce is visible on the side.
Fried Rice with Egg
A bowl of fried rice topped with a raw egg and green onions, served in an enamel dish on a table.
Seafood Feast at a Restaurant
A table set with two large pans of seafood, including crabs and shrimp, served in a restaurant setting. People are seated around the table, some wearing gloves, indicating a casual dining experience.
Seafood Dish in Paper Bowl
A close-up of a seafood dish served in a white paper bowl, featuring mussels, clams, and possibly shrimp or prawns, all coated in a rich tomato-based sauce and garnished with herbs.
Shrimp Pasta Dish
A close-up of a bowl of shrimp pasta with visible prawns and herbs, served on a table with other dishes in the background.
Nautical Themed Restaurant Interior
Interior of a seafood restaurant with nautical decor, including netting on the ceiling and framed posters on walls. Tables are arranged in rows with black metal chairs. A blue counter area is visible in the background.
Pink Cocktail with Fruit Garnish
A close-up of a pink cocktail in a clear glass, garnished with strawberry slices and lemon peel, sitting on a crinkled tablecloth. In the background, there is an indoor dining area with tables, chairs, and people seated. A decorative rope hanging from the ceiling adds to the ambiance.
Fried Fish and Onion Rings with Sauces
A close-up of a meal featuring golden-brown fried fish pieces garnished with parsley, served in a basket lined with newspaper-style paper. Accompanying the fish are onion rings, lemon wedges, and dipping sauces including a creamy sauce with herbs and a red sauce. A metal bowl containing a curry-like dish is visible on the left side.
Fish and Chips Meal
A plate of golden-brown fish fillets, crispy onion rings, thick-cut french fries, and a side of creamy tartar sauce with lemon wedge. Coleslaw is served on a bed of greens. The dish rests on newspaper-style paper inside a yellow-rimmed bowl. In the background, there's a basket of bread rolls and small condiment containers.
Fried Chicken and Waffles with Dips
A basket of golden fried chicken pieces served alongside crispy waffle slices, accompanied by a small container of maple syrup with whipped cream and a metal bowl of yellow dipping sauce garnished with herbs.
Dancing Crab Entrance
A wide-angle view of the entrance to Dancing Crab, a seafood restaurant located in The Seafood Place. A large orange sign with white lettering hangs above the walkway. To the right is a colorful blue elephant sculpture. The area features wooden decking and planters with greenery.
Shrimp Salad with Arugula and Radish Slaw
A close-up of a fresh salad served in a white plastic basket lined with newspaper-style paper. The dish features large cooked shrimp, mixed greens (likely arugula), shredded radishes, and crumbled cheese or feta. A creamy dressing coats the ingredients. In the background, another similar dish is partially visible.
Single Plates Menu
A digital menu page displaying four seafood rice noodle dishes with prices and bilingual descriptions.
Dancing Crab Promotion Poster
A promotional poster for Dancing Crab featuring a live crab combo with free 500g prawn, available Mondays to Thursdays from March 1st, 2026.
Dancing Crab Free Lobster Promo
A promotional poster outside a restaurant advertising a free Brazil Green Lobster with every Live Crab On Dungeness Crab Combo, valid Mondays to Fridays until May 31, 2026.
Value Lunch Menu
A digital menu showcasing four seafood lunch sets with prices ranging from $17.80 to $19.80, including Shrimp Po'Boy, Mini Seafood Combo, Seafood Gumbo, and Black Pepper Shrimp Creole.
Dancing Crab Signature
A menu page displaying four crab dishes with images, names in English and Chinese, prices, and item numbers.
Dancing Crab Value Lunch Sets Menu Stand
A close-up of a menu stand displaying value lunch sets at Dancing Crab restaurant, featuring six food items with prices ranging from $17.80 to $19.80, alongside UOB credit cards displayed above.
Food Menu Display
Two food items displayed with prices and descriptions.
Dancing Crab Menu Display
A digital menu board displaying the 'Signature Set Menu C' for Dancing Crab, priced at $498++ for 8 diners. The screen shows images of seafood dishes including crab, soup, fried items, and noodles.
Recommended Combos
A digital display showing four seafood combo meals with prices and item counts.
Dancing Crab Vivocity Mobile Menu
Screenshot of a mobile food ordering app showing the 'Dancing Crab Vivocity' restaurant menu page. The active tab is 'Recommended Combos'. A single item, 'Live Crab Combo', is displayed with an image of cooked crab and shellfish on a turquoise background. The price is listed as $126.80. Below the item list, there are navigation icons for Home, Profile, Menu (active), Cart, and Bill. At the bottom, a browser address bar shows the URL miya.tunglokgroup.com.
Dancing Crab Vivocity Mobile Menu
Screenshot of a mobile app showing the beverage section of Dancing Crab Vivocity, featuring mocktails like Oolong Milk Tea w Grass Jelly and Grapefruit Pomelo priced at $5.80 each.
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