Four stars because it fills my craving for fried seafood - previously unsatisfied by any Berkeley offerings. The fried seafood dishes came with an excessive amount of fries and were fried well without compromising the tenderness of the seafood. I'd maybe avoid the soft shell crab because the portion ends up kind of unsatisfying, but I did enjoy the fried scallops a lot. The soft shell crab was really cute too in a kind of morbid way. My main complaint is that there was definitely not enough seasoning. However, it was their soft opening, and the workers kept coming around to ask if we had any suggestions on improvements, so I trust that will improve. I've also tried their tonkatsu ramen, which was actually decent. No comparison to more luxurious places like Ippudo and Marufuku, but somehow more homey. Might come back to try their seafood combos if I can convince friends. read more

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One of my go-to comfort spots in Berkeley. Big clams, big shrimp, delicious sauce. Would definitely recommend! read more

Bag O' Crab - aftermath! - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Finally a spot that combines the fancy dishes of Crustacean with the homey feel of Jack's Crab Shack! I feel like I'm home. Ordered: Garlic Noodles, Soft Shell Crab Salad, and two Lobster Tails in Atomic Sauce. I ordered to go and feel like I didn't miss a thing. 100% perfect and delicious. Garlic Noodles made from scratch was plentiful and chock full of garlic. Soft Shell Crab Salad was huge as was the crab that was on it- crunchy! And the Lobster Tails- mmmm! Took me two days to finish it! Served with two big ass potatoes and two big ass corns on the cob, they were dripping in Atomic Sauce (butter, lemon garlic, and garlic pepper sauce.) So good! I'm going again this week in house. Thank you read more

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I recently graduated from UC Berkeley, and while I'm not sure if I will miss school that much LOL, I will definitely miss being able to come here after a long day of classes. It's a short walk from campus, so I've been here many times, and here's my recommendation: get the C2 combo. The C2 combo is perfect for two people. I've tried the C3 and C4, and I didn't feel like it was worth the extra price for the lobster/crab/crawfish, especially being on a student budget. Stick with the C2, get creative with the seasonings, and enjoy some delicious seafood. I found that the sauce is really flavorful, and I usually have to balance it out with a side of rice. In terms of appetizers, I've pretty much tried everything and my favorite would definitely be the Calamari Rings and Cajun Fries. I dip the appetizers in the sauce, and it's way too good. The people who work here are very passionate about their work. Our waiter let us know that he was also working as the restaurant's marketing manager! Really cool, I admire his work ethic and passion. They're also running a promotion where if you follow them on social media, then you get a complimentary Haagen Daz ice cream cup. I think they remember me though because they just give me one every time anyway. (= Love this place, thanks for the great memories and food. read more

Bag O' Crab - C2 Combo - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Food is great, nice and buttery but seriously...cut the damn price a little. being in Berkeley doesn't mean overcharge every damn body. my gosh. read more

With other bad food experiences during the pandemic, I never wrote a bad review since I'd hate to hurt small businesses during this time. However, after throwing up six times in less than an hour, I feel like this review is justified. We ordered atomic shrimp mild, lemon pepper wings, garlic noodles, and corn. The garlic noodles and corn were mediocre at best, but this review is mainly about the super oily shrimp and the extremely undercooked chicken. I'm pretty sure it's the chicken that got me sick, but I wouldn't be surprised if the shrimp added to it. My wife and I are fans of Boiling Crab and Rockin Crawfish, so we thought we might as well try this spot out to see how they rank against their competition. The pieces of shrimp themselves were bland, as if they were cooked without any seasoning and thrown into the bag of atomic sauce at the last second. As for the actual atomic sauce, it tasted like they threw the garlic and other ingredients in a cup of oil and called it a day. As for the chicken, I believe the photos speak for themselves. Unfortunately I didn't notice how undercooked the chicken was until two bites in since I was watching a movie and didn't look down after my first two bites. After that, I tore all of the pieces open to find out not one piece was cooked long enough. Because of the amount of oil I consumed from the shrimp and the raw chicken, this dinner was definitely my worst meal of the year. read more

Bag O' Crab - Chicken wings were horrible and undercooked. - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Crab is previously frozen not fresh. The sauce lacks in flavor all you taste is the bag o' oil, Bag o' greese, and luckily you taste just the spice. Shrimp was overcooked. Garlic noodles are not good as well. For the price it's not worth coming back based on the quality & taste of the food! read more

Bag O' Crab - Not garlic butter, it's Bag O' oil & Bag O' greese Also lacks of flavor, the seafood not fresh & the shrimp is overcooked! - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Bussin bussin. I love the ambiance at this spot and the way they greet you with the quickness when you come in. The seasoning they use on the crab is perfect too. That garlic butter is absolutely delicious, even though it gives me the worst smelling gas afterwards; it's well worth it. read more

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Great food! Dishonest business. I looked at the online menu for this place and ordered the C2. Online the C2 contains 1lb Snow Crab Legs Includes: 1lb Shrimp (head on) OR 3/4lb Shrimp (head off), 2 Corns, 2 Potatoes, 4 Sausages Slices. After paying for my food and picking it up however, I noticed that my bag only contained shrimp, clams, corn, potatoes, and sausages. When I brought it to the attention of the person checking me out (even showing him the menu on the website) he looked, did a double take, and then said it had since changed but if I wanted what was on the C2 on the website I could pay more. How about letting someone know that the menu has changed BEFORE they pay instead of trying to take advantage of people? What a rip off! read more

My daughter and I come hear almost every other week. We always order the C1 combo with mussels and shrimp with head on. We used to get it with butter garlic but now we get it Cajun style with a little spice. So much more flavor. Side rice and an order of wings to go for the hubby. Combo is good for 2 people. The servers there are awesome. Food comes out quick and it's so good. I can't believe I haven't posted anything about them this whole time. read more

Bag O' Crab - C1 Combo: Mussels and Shrimp with head on Cajun seasoning with little spice - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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So good, the service was fast and friendly and the food was delicious and well cooked. My friend and I ordered a #3 combo with the Dungeness crab and added on a pound of clams for an additional $15. Totally worth it, there was a good amount of meat with the crab alone, but the shrimp and clams were so tasty soaked in the garlic butter too. The fun is in eating with your hands and they provide bibs, gloves and wet wipes. It was plenty of food for us and we left very happy. read more

Bag O' Crab - C3a Combo with 1lb of Clams - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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The food is very well prepared and seasoned very well and your food comes in a timely manner

TLDR: probably going to be my go to spot for Cajun style seafood in Berkeley! I've always wanted to try bag o crab and it wasn't until now that I've been able to go! Boy have I been missing out. My friends and I came in at around 7 pm on a Wednesday and it wasn't full at all so we got seated promptly. Because we were ravenous we ordered quickly and luckily the food came out fast as well. I ordered combo c3 which comes with the choice of a pound of king crab legs or Dungeness crab AND a pound of head on shrimp. This combo also comes with potatoes, sausage and corn. Before tax and tip, the price of this combo is around $48 which I think is pretty worth it considering the amount of food you get. I got my seafood with atomic sauce and medium spice which was absolutely delicious. The sauce is rich and buttery and the medium spice gave a good amount of kick. I love getting a side of rice to eat with the leftover sauce - I highly recommend you do this. The shrimp was quite large and cooked perfectly! The king crab legs were also really large and had sweet succulent meat. I recommend also ordering the Cajun fries! They were so crispy and perfectly seasoned. Fries are another perfect side to dunk into that buttery spicy sauce. The service was super efficient and came over frequently to refill waters. *tip: if you spend more than $10, you're offered complimentary mini Haagen Daz ice cream for dessert! read more

Bag O' Crab - C3 Combo - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I've been coming here since my friends introduced me to the place almost two years ago. I fell in love with the place. Not only is it always clean, bathroom included, the staff is always friendly! So, because it's my fave restaurant in the area, you can find me here 2-3x a month. Here are my go-to's: *Lb of shrimp (head on) Atomic Medium 9 out of 10x I order this because you can't go wrong. So delicious. Atomic doesn't mean spicy, it just means all the flavors mixed into one. Medium is the spice level. *If I'm really hungry I order rice, Cajun fries, and Cajun wings. I don't finish it all but I love taking home and finishing the next day! This is where my air fryer comes in handy! Their Cajun seasoning is so delicious! I have tried the mussels, clams, lobster, king grab, and Dungeness too. Everything is quite good. Go in the afternoon and you'll have your choice of seats but go in the evening and you may wait a bit. Definitely a yummy choice and it's not bad on the wallet either! read more

Good taste, fresh seafood, nice people. I got a lobster and 1 order of shrimp to go. When I opened the bags, my friends and I were all surprised by the good taste and quality of the food. read more

Bag O' Crab - Lobster (Asian style) - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Amazing. First time here. Didn't know what to expect. But it was excellent. We got clams, shrimp, raw oysters and fried chicken wings. Added some sausage and corn. We ate everything. Did the medium on the spicy level which was perfect to hit the spot without needing to chug water. Will come back! read more

Bag O' crab, reasonably priced and excellent food, seafood is fresh and tasty, I recommend this place for my friends. Service is good too read more

Bag O' Crab - Crab - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

SUMMARY: Friendly staff and ok food. I had better. (They also have daily deals if you follow them on IG @bagofcrab) FOOD: we ordered 2 lbs shrimp, 3 orders of rice, and Cajun fries (shared between three people). Shrimp was fresh but a tad over cooked. Too much butter. If you like butter, you are going to like this place, otherwise, avoid it and just go to Rockin Crawfish (my fav). Rice was packed... for a rice eater like me. Cajun fries good size for the price (comparable to other places). Oh, they have hot water . Plus for me and those who like hot water. SERVICE: it's ok. Friendly staff. It's just that they forgot to give us our rice and utensils (to use for the rice). SPACE: small place. But I understand, it's always good to start small for a starting business. Clean otherwise. BATHROOM: clean but only one bathroom for men and women. PARKING: good luck looking for one. read more

We spent 190.00 on two bags and one of the bags was to spicy to eat after asking them to please be sure to make it garlic and butter. More sausage than anything else. Not worth the price... read more

My friends and I took a trip down Memory lane by going to Center Street, and seeing all the new restaurants that have popped up over the last couple of years. We had our eyes set on Bag O' Crab, for it fit the seafood on Friday bill. The amount of seating was okay, but not enough if you plan on coming with a group of 10+ people. You may have to reserve ahead of time if coming with a large group- it looks like they can seat groups of 2-4 comfortably. Now for the food- my friends and I ordered 2 lbs of shrimp and 1 lb of snow crab legs with the atomic sauce (all the sauces, basically) at a medium level (there's a kick of spice), an order of calamari (10 rings + fries), cajun fries(yes we wanted more), and beers. The shrimp bags were noticeably small compared to other cajun seafood spots- wondering if they weigh the seafood with the sauce?? Flavors were on point though, but it was a bit sad to see fewer shrimp than I was used to for the price point. You're given bibs and gloves for the mess- as well as moist towelettes in the end. Cajun fries were really good and they have spicy mayo(!!!) which was a nice alternative to ketchup. Calamari was okay- nothing special and for 10 rings I don't think I would get it again. Would I return? Maybe if I had a real hankering for cajun seafood and the patience to peel, but there are better comparable spots in the area (not in Berkeley). Total ran us about $100+ but we left satisfied. read more

So I was craving so Cajun seafood boil and I was in Berkeley; so naturally I had to try this place! I got take out and they were overall nice about it. I did have to wait a little longer but it's ok. Takeout menu gives you a cute little packet of gloves so that's handy! I ordered 1 lb headless shrimp in the original Cajun sauce in dynamite spicy with potatoes and sausage. And a side of garlic noodles. Price wise I would say is pretty decent! First off, the garlic noodles were ! Right chew texture with the right amount of garlic flavor and they were not oily! It was so good to eat; and they give a good amount. The 1 lb shrimp was ok. I really appreciated that they cut the shrimp in a way where it's so easy to peel. The potatoes and sausage were cooked just right. But the sauce....it wasn't really hittin. I ordered the original Cajun sauce and wanted it dynamite spicy.....it wasn't even spicy. And the sauce was super thick and I just didn't particularly enjoy it. Maybe I should have done better research on what sauces are best? Idk I would recommend if you're in Berkeley and you're REALLY craving seafood boil; but just know that the Cajun sauce isn't that great and it isn't that spicy. read more

Been curious to try this place and actually never got a crawfish boil before, I've only eaten it as part of an etouffe dish, so finally tried delivery - 1 lb clams and 1 lb crawfish. I got the mild atomic sauce. The sauce was great and I loved chunks of garlic with the clams. Minor kick from the spice - I might try medium next time. The crawfish tasted ok, texture similar to small shrimp but just not as fresh / "bouncey" tasting maybe because it was previously frozen? Anyway, glad I tried and would get the clams again. read more

My husband & I wanted to try this place for a while & finally went yesterday. Let me start off by saying there was a bunch of trash in front of the restaurant at opening, as soon as you walk in it didn't smell pleasant maybe open the door so the place can air out from the night before. The tables were not sanitized & to make things worse a HEALTH DEPARTMENT worker walks in through the door as we are sitting down. At that point we should've walked out but I was really excited to try this for the first time. This wasn't a standard inspection, they were there because of a compliant from a customer over the weekend. The customer ended up in the hospital because of the old contaminated food that was served & because of the lack of cleanliness of the restaurant. The restaurant was in complete silence so I was disappointed to over hear this and honestly in complete shock that was happening to us out of all places. We instantly got up and left. Our expectations were set high for this restaurant but I guess we were in the right place, at the right time. Thank god we dodged a bullet but was very disappointed. read more

the food wasn't good here , and also is not cajun-tasting. I would not visit this restaurant again. I am adding a second star though because the server was very nice. read more

I like BOC as an good alternative to BC in Sacto (I've never been to any other). I like there size of shrimp they use. Larger than most places. Their version of the 3 sauces mixed together is tasty. I never get super hot bc I like tasting the flavor of the actual food. I like there garlic noodles but wish they (like everyone else) would pinch off a bit more, just a Lil bit more...but skimpy for already spending so much. You have to ask for everything. Lime/lemon, salt/pepper, water...offer it up ASAP. Have the servers check in as they pass, or at least say "I'll check on you on my way back"... I felt like I had to work for my meal and everything else. At the end of dinner (3x eating their food), the server began putting pep in her step. Maybe they were short I LOVE that you can order extra sauce, especially to go!! The restaurant was clean and the ladies room was clean too. read more

Pretty good place to pop out and grab a bite of some crustacean sensation. We ordered the C3 King crab legs , jumbo , sausage, corn & potatoes. Also the C1 1lb Prawns head off. Soo good. Nice and steaming hot. Great shareable size and the price isn't too bad at all. The ambiance definitely fits the vibe and helps to immerse you into the whole seafood boil vibe. read more

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Ordered the combo set (crab, 1lb of shrimp, potato, corn, sasuage) + 1lb of crawfish. Crab was kinda small, but for 2 people, all that food was perfect portion. The atomic flavor is tasty - LOTS of garlic! I only wish that the sauce had been a little saucier. It was a little too dry to dip my seafood in. Also ordered super spicy (2nd from spiciest). Mouth was on fire and nose was dripping but it was totally worth it. Went on a Friday night around 730pm and there was no wait time which was awesome! Would definitely come here again. read more

Just came back from Hawaii and spent a whole day moving and needed to fulfill my cravings for some sort of seafood and came across this place on Uber eats. We were starving so we definitely over ordered but we don't regret any of it. The shrimp plate satisfied our cravings from our Hawaii trip when we were trying to get on last taste. The bag of seafood included snow crab, corn, potatoes, shrimp and sausage which were soooo goood, we got the medium heat and it definitely felt spicier than medium but it was delicious. The garlic noodles were FIRE. not a lot of places can make a good garlic noodle dish. Will definitely be checking this spot out for dine in next time because even the take out wasn't a disappointment. We all know no matter how good the restaurant is, take out can sometimes ruin the meal. read more

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Really wish I could give 0 stars but we have to give at least 1 just to review. This is a small family owned business it's nothin like the big corporation one that's in Vallejo or San Leandro! Those 2 are the bomb, you get the robots, you get alcohol beverages, you get big screen TVs with all the sports playing & they also play music in those 2 locations. This one is a downer it's not fun , lit or nothing very dry , small & boring. Oh also as soon as you sit down the waiter brings out your check so the service I would say is meh! read more

It's decent. No lemons just limes. No crab crackers just scissors. Sauce is ehhh. I literally gagged at how much season was in it compared to butter. Insane. But I guess. Pros are the garlic noodles were ok read more

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Perfection! I'm shocked they don't have a line outside the door because this place is amazing. The atomic sauce is better than some seafood boil places. I recommend the Cajun wings too. Trust me they will not disappoint. I had to get another order after we finished the first one. We ended up getting just the shrimp. 1lb thirteen spices 1lb atomic And 1lb garlic butter. The medium spice level is more than spicy enough! I also causally mentioned it was my birthday and guess what, the servers all came out and brought me a chocolate mousse cake and it was just as good as their service and food. A+ all around read more

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Ordered take out for a party of 4. We ordered 2 lbs of shrimp along with 4 corn and sausages atomic style with medium spice. The flavor was good! We are big seafood fans so we were really happy with the taste. Street parking is available. Ordered ahead of time so we were in and out of the restaurant. Would order here again! read more

I was craving clam chowder and this was the closest place that had it. I'm shocked they were okay sending this out... the "soup" had congealed clumps of flour. This clam chowder wasn't even drinkable. You had to chew the flour clumps. If it at least tasted like clam chowder, I'd be okay chewing it and just pretending it's a clam chowder grits or oatmeal or something. Very unique! Never before have I had a clam chowder where it wasn't drinkable, but only chewable due to the flour clumps. It also didn't taste like clam, seafood, or even potato. Perfect for you if you love to chew with the taste of milky flour and celery! I also ordered the fried soft shell crab and fries basket. But given the state of this "soup", I don't trust their seafood or the quality of any of their food. I threw out everything else I ordered (sorry for your sacrifice soft shell crab!) after a few bites because my stomach started feeling nauseous after the "chowder". It's sad when I would have been better off getting a can of clam chowder from a grocery store. Bag O Crab... you gotta do better! I believe in you! If the state of this soup meets your bar in terms of quality food worth serving to patrons, maybe dig your bar out of the depths of hell and move it up to a more terrestrial level. You got this! read more

Bag O' Crab - "Clam chowder" - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

Bag O' Crab claws into Sliderbar's space. 15% off entire bill during soft opening. space is smallest seen for this food genre. informed upon entering they close at 3. no notice seen on window. "Open" sign still on. soft opening protocols still being processed offerings: combos, beer, wine, soju, desserts, fresh/fried seafood, sides, grilled food, leftovers: -notes in small print under each category useful.... read more

There's no seafood place quite like this in the entire Bay Area! I hope Bag O' Crab is here to stay. At Bag O' Crab you'll get spicy, tasty seafood at a great price. I went to Bag O' Crab with a group of six. We ordered five 1 lb. bags of seafood: 2 lbs. of crayfish, 1 lb. of mussels, 1 lb. of clams, and 1 lb. of snow crab. At Bag O' Crab when you order a bag of seafood, you choose how it is spiced. You can't go wrong with any of their spice selections. But if you're a fan of spicy, then I recommend the Mala Spicy. The seafood was incredibly flavorful. The price of seafood at Bag O' Crabs is hard to beat. I've been to many seafood restaurants in Bay Area, but there's no where that you'll get this volume of seafood at this price. The service was very friendly and helpful. The location is a conveniently located in downtown Berkeley, it is right next to Berkeley BART. The atmosphere is fresh and modern. Don't expect high-end dining, but the food certainly won't disappoint. You're going to have to get down and dirty for your food. The restaurant equips you with plastic bibs and gloves so that you can dig into your food. If you're craving tasty seafood in Berkeley then I highly recommend you check out Bag O' Crab! read more

Bag O' Crab - The Tasty Remains of Crayfish, Mussels, Clams, and Snow Crab - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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I am SO glad I found a place that sells puff paratha, which is similar or maybe the same as a spring onion pancake and idk what took me so long to find it! The lunch special Crispy Wraps are so yummy and a unique find in the area--a good balance of sweet, savory, and refreshing for under $7! Without the combo, one wrap is good for a small/light meal. Plus, their Cajun fries are deliciously spiced and you get A LOT in one order. I wish I took a picture but one order of fries is so filling it could be a whole meal. My only wish is that they sell the puff paratha wraps solo bc I'm addicted! To! Them! read more

Been a customer for 3 years; always excellent food. Usually order crab with sausage/potato/corn/shrimp. Consistent quality; and great service. Tried the fried chicken wings for the first time; VERY surprised how great the chicken wings were. The coating is a dry rub; a combination of sweet with salty that tastes excellent. I usually order the garlic/butter sauce; warning that the spicier levels are really spicy. read more

Another great hole in the wall spot with great spice!! The food that you order it's beyond delicious and full filing . The wait is not long, quick and fresh!! read more

Bag O' Crab - Extra saucy on the meal - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Just saw they are grand opening! As a crab meat lover (AKA seafood freaka), my expectation of Bag O' Crab is very high. First, I wish their crab seasoning will differ from other seafood places, because I get tired pf them. Second, the price should be somewhat fair and reasonable. Third, all the seafood and anyother ingredient must be fresh! But so bad that I just left and moved to another city. I wish there will be more foodie Yelpers and Elites find this new dining place and share your best, informative, and honest reviews. I will definitely come visit in the near future! read more

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What I like about this place is that they give you bibs and gloves so you can be as clean as possible when eating. When you're finished they give you one lime wedge and a wet wipe. I didn't see a bathroom there. It's a pretty small place with maybe 8 or 9 tables. The calamari was alright. It wasn't as crispy as it could have been. It came on a large bed of fries which is nice! They give you tartar sauce and ketchup for it. As for the C3 combo w/ king crab, we chose mild atomic sauce. The crab legs were mostly shell and little meat so it might not be worth it for the price. Their sauce was more on the buttery side. The garlic part of the sauce is so dense, it sinks to the bottom, leaving a thick film of butter on top. Maybe they could put less butter in there. ____________________________________________ MY REASON FOR 2 STARS: It took an hour of waiting before we decided to get one of the waitresses' attention so we could ask about our food. She checked and the cook said 5 more minutes. So 5 minutes passed and we grabbed another waiter's attention and he checked with the cook again. He told us to wait 5 more minutes. Then the food came.. we ordered the C3 combo with King Crab and they didn't give us crab crackers right away... so we sat around waiting another 5 minutes for them... If we hadn't ordered calamari for appetizers, we would have been starving. When we came, it was a Saturday at 6pm. We beat the crowd too (by about half an hour) so we weren't sure why the people that came after us were able to get their meals in a more timely manner. Even the couple that legit came right after us got their "bag o crab" way ahead of us. My mom has weak stomach lining so it's important for her to eat on a consistent schedule. On top of that we were all really hungry. The servers didn't check up on us after a while so that's why they didn't know that we hadn't gotten our order taken care of. If they did, they would have notified the cook sooner. I honestly think they just forgot about us. It doesn't take long to steam shrimp and crab and they most likely have their sauces, potatoes, sausages, and corn already prepared beforehand for dinner. It was a terrible experience. One of the servers took notice and I'm glad she reported it to her manager and gave us an apology cake and a discount for our trouble. I'm really glad she did that because some establishments don't even care enough to try to do anything when issues like this arise. So instead of 1 star, I'm giving this experience 2 stars. read more

Bag O' Crab - Calamari fried basket - Seafood Near Me - Berkeley, California