Mai was so sweet and helpful during our time here! Everything came out quickly and she kept checking in on us with refills and anything else we needed ! read more

Went in today and Mai is an amazing server!! I'm sad to find out today is her last day. This place is my favorite seafood boil, the food is top tier read more

Had a great time at crab hut. They accommodated our large party quick. Our servers tyler and Mai were great and very attentive.

It's been a long time. The Food is so good. Got there at 4:00 PM on Tuesday to enjoy happy hour with our son and granddaughter. Started with 8 orders of a dozen oysters on the half shell, chicken wings, sweet potato fries and then calamari with fries. Then we added the Seafood Bucket. We had some leftovers. Need to go more often. read more

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unfortunately my first experience here was not a good one. i was incredibly excited when i heard they had live crawfish and bought a lb for myself. most, if not all, were mushy and in their molted phase. (at least that's what i tell myself and hopefully weren't dead when they were cooked) i was scared i'd end up on the toilet that night, but i was in the clear! my bf also complained about his overcooked shrimp - hard to peel and mushy. overall, the sauce was good. a pretty standard seafood boil. i'd come back and try other things instead. i did not start crawfish season on a good note :-( read more

Had a amazing time at crab hut. Mai was so attentive to making our dinner enjoyable. Def won't be our last time here. Atmosphere is clean. read more

I'm a big fan of their approximately semi-annual Dungeness crab deals. The crab tasted fresh and was surprisingly larger than expected for a flat rate of $27 for their Mardi Gras special. Suggest signing up for their email list to stay on top of the deals. read more

Crab Hut - Dungeness crab special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

You know a restaurant is good when you wanna go back and it hasn't even been a week since you last went. :) Crab Hut's always a solid staple for me. We went on Sunday, 6:30PM and while Boiling Crab had an insane 2 hour wait, Crab Hut's seating was upon arrival. We ordered 2lbs Shrimp, 1 lb Clam, 1lb Mussels - Potatoes and Half sausage, with an extra tray of Cajun fries. Honestly it was really good. Medium hit the spot perfectly and the sauce was super good and flavorful. Our waitress Trisha was fantastic and the other staff passing by were awesome as well. Asked for salt, pepper, and lemons and one of the waiters delivered in less than a minute (talk about peak customer service right?) Restaurant was full but not packed to the rim so it was nice because it wasn't too overwhelming. I do think the parking and location is why Crab Hut has less of a crowd, but really the food is just as good. Seafood as fresh and honestly it's probably more of a goto spot for me than Boiling Crab. Both good in their own ways but one with less of a wait time. Will I be back? No doubt about it. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10 read more

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First time here in Mira Mesa location and was helped by Mai. She was very helpful. Food always good. I ordered the live crawfish and chicken with sauce on side. 2 thumps up!!! Thank you for great customer service read more

Crab Hut - Fried chicken with sauce on side - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're craving a seriously good seafood boil, this place absolutely delivers. The crab boils are packed with flavor--perfectly seasoned, juicy, and messy in the best way possible. Everything comes out hot, fresh, and coated in their signature sauces that keep you going back for more. The crab is always tender and easy to crack, the shrimp are plump, and the potatoes and corn soak up all the seasoning. It's one of those meals where you just stop caring about being neat and enjoy every bite. Service is usually friendly and the vibe is casual, perfect for digging in and getting your hands dirty. Definitely a go-to spot when you want something indulgent and satisfying. I'll 100% be coming back. Legit my fave seafood joint!! read more

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I usually order the Full House 1/2 Medium sauce, which is my favorite! It has the perfect balance of buttery, garlicky flavor with just enough spice. It's rich, flavorful, and SOO FREAKING GOOD!! Their sauce is so good, I don't even need the seafood; just give me rice or noodles haha. I also like their garlic noodles. They're savory and pair perfectly with the seafood. The restaurant is lively and a fun place to go with friends or family when you want to dig in and get a little messy. This place is worth checking out, especially if you like bold flavors and a classic seafood boil experience. read more

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Food: EVERYTHING WAS SO DELICIOUS!!! We got snow crab, shrimp, fries, crawfish, potatoes, and crab. THE HOUSE SAUCE WAS SO GOOOD!!! perfect ratios of everything! Also these fries were best ive ever had Ambiance/parking: lots of parking outside! Cute shopping center too. Service: andy was a phenomenal server!! He was very patient and explained everything very well. He came by to check on us the perfect amol read more

Crab Hut - snow crab, shrimp, fries, crawfish, potatoes, and crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

We have been here a few times, but I've never left a review. Now is the time especially since we brought family from Oregon. The food is always great - hence why we always come here. The vibe is obviously the sea-ish? Haha Andy was such a server and always checking up on our table. We will continue to come here whenever we have the craving which is pretty often. read more

Thank you Jen for the amazing service, as always. The decor is on theme, and I especially love that they decorate for the holidays. The food here is consistently great, and we leave full and happy every time. We love it here, and so grateful to live less than 10 minutes away. See you again soon! read more

Crab Hut - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Mai is amazing. She was so attentive to the kids and knew exactly how to make them happy and make it easier on the parents. Also a plus that the food is delicious. We're excited to try just the pop ups too! If you're looking for a family friend place with delicious food and great happy hour, Crab Hut Mira Mesa is your place to be. This is an honest review too. read more

love coming to crab hut, especially on a weekend night! not too long of a wait, and our food came out in a timely manner! highly recommend the calamari and fries. our group got shrimp and crab, and we absolutely loved it! our server, Andy, was very friendly, kind, and attentive to our needs! we will definitely be back! read more

Crab Hut - 2x shrimp boils, 1x crab boil, calamari and fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Amazing food with a very friendly atmosphere! Mai our waitress was pleasant and humorous! Loved the lightheartedness. Crab is pricey but in line with market prices. Totally recommend!! I've been coming to the Crab Hut for many years, It all started at the down town location which I found out today is now closed. read more

Crab Hut - My bib after my two pounds of king crab and 1 pound shrimp!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been here dozens of times over several years and keep coming back for a reason :) we always get the mussels + shrimp + corn and the quality has been very consistent. there's also a lot of seasoning/sauce in the boils (the full house medium is really good), so we've started taking the leftovers home to soak other stuff in and it's great. Julie and Mai were our servers this time and super friendly and attentive, but I've had nothing but good experiences with the entire team! read more

I had such an amazing experience at Crab Hut! The food was incredibly fresh, and the flavor... wow. It was so good perfectly seasoned, rich, and honestly some of the best I've had. Every bite just hit. I started with a half dozen of fresh oysters on a half shell and honestly, I should've gotten the full dozen because they were soooo yummy . Super fresh and clean taste. For my main, I got the SNS flavor "Full House" (literally the whole shebang), and it did NOT disappoint. I chose "Hot" for the heat level, and I'd say it felt more like a half step under extra hot but personally, I enjoyed it like that. It had the perfect kick without taking away from the flavor. What really made the experience stand out even more was our server, Andy. He was absolutely amazing, attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without us even having to ask. You can tell he genuinely cares about the guests. Between the quality of the food and the top tier service, this place is definitely a must visit, chef's kiss type of vibes. I'll for sure be coming back! read more

Everything! I like the shrimp and oyster. Everything yummy :) very good. Super yummy amazing Mai was our server :) read more

Crab Hut - Oyster - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

I recently visited Crab Hut and was most impressed by our waitress -- she was quick, attentive, and made sure our drinks never ran dry. That kind of service really sets the tone for the meal. The vibe was casual and welcoming, perfect for digging into seafood without fuss. I ordered one of their seafood buckets / Cajun-style dishes, and overall the food was solid: fresh seafood, bold Cajun flavors, and plenty of variety (crab legs, shrimp, mix-boils, etc.), so there's something for different tastes. Where there could be improvements: depending on the location and time, it can get busy -- some friends have mentioned waits and the fact that Crab Hut sometimes automatically adds an 18% gratuity. I'd go again, especially for a casual night out with friends or to satisfy a seafood craving. read more

I already love seafood boil, but this please does it so well! Music choices are great. And This isn't my first time here, so I can say all the servers here are great! Today I had Mai, and she was super helpful and so welcoming! read more

Our go-to spot for seafood boil! Amazing food, attentive service, & minimal wait times. They've checked off alllll the boxes. We got the Shrimp & Crawfish Mix, Clams, and King Crab Legs, all with the Full House Sauce. I'd recommend getting 1/2 Med for spice level since Med was just a smidge too hot for us. Everything tasted so fresh and beyond delish! My only gripe were the crawfish being on the smaller side, but not too shabby for it being off season. Cajun Fries is a must-have side for me whenever I get seafood boil and theirs did not disappoint! Bonus points for being waffle fries- truly an elite fry shape. Note: Lemon, salt & pepper are available upon request. read more

Crab Hut - Cajun Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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Love to come here when I want a seafood boil. Gave the Go to town combo a shot this time because I wanted to try the lobster and found it to be decent value for a group of 4. Would recommend this place and enjoy coming back! read more

Crab Hut - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

I've been to this location a few times and what I love about it is the big parking, and the short wait times. The staff is always great. The menu is the same at all crab hut locations. Food is good. However, today I came, and our crab not all of it, but some of it was cold. They did take it back to warm it up, so that was fine. And then our rice both of ours mine and my boyfriends was actually kind of hard which we didn't say anything. We just decided to eat it, but it felt like it was old rice. I did have it to share with my son, he ate some, but then it was just too hard so I just ate it. The clam chowder was really good, the crab was still good, especially after they warmed it up. We also ordered some of the hot wings with sauce on the side and those were really good as well. The staff was super friendly and I'm sure if I mentioned that the rice was hard. They would've replaced it, but I didn't want to do too much since we already had them take the crab back to warm up. I did feel bad because my son spilled his water, which he normally doesn't so it was kind of a puddle. I did try to clean what I could, but the staff was very friendly and said it was OK that they would clean it. This location doesn't compare to the original On Convoy, but that's how it usually goes. But again with the friendly staff, easy parking, and good food. This is a great spot to visit and I'm definitely still coming back. read more

Crab Hut - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

$5 for one bowl of rice is insanity and to do mandatory 18% tip is crazy. Be prepared to be robbed.

Mai was absolutely wonderful. She was a fantastic server!!! Always enjoy the atmosphere and the food here. read more

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Mai was so wonderful! She went above and beyond! The atmosphere is amazing! We will definitely continue to come back. read more

Crab Hut - Excellent beer selection! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Food was great! Excellent customer service and nice atmosphere! Our server Mai was amazing! She was very helpful and made the whole experience so much better! Very nice location and family friendly as well! read more

The food was great! We ordered more than $200 of food (for 7 adults) and we finished all of it! Mai was our server and she delivered great service! The ambience was great! The millennial in me enjoyed late 90s-early 2000s music. read more

Crab Hut - Crab legs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

We've been coming to crab hut for about 7 yrs. The food has always been great, amazing flavor that is unmatched! We definitely miss the old manager Tony, the vibe feels different without him but we keep coming for the food! Must try if you're looking for crab boil seafood. read more

Crab Hut - SNS full house medium shrimp never - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Great food, but more surprising was the amazing service from Christian. Super nice guy and very attentive. Definitely made our dinner!!

I always enjoy great seafood with a kick and this is the spot. If you are a boiling crab fan you will definitely love this spot. You must get the shrimp and crawfish with the lemon pepper seasoning. The flavors are amazing and will have your taste buds jumping for joy! The staff is friendly and always willing to help with any questions or suggestions. read more

Austin was our server today for a quick dinner with my wife. Was very polite and attentive, quick and easy going. Would pick him again as a server! Ask for Austin read more

Crab Hut - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Eating out has become a bit of a gamble but Crab Hut still delivers. Food came out fast and delicious and service was great! Thanks, Andy! We liked that the go-to-town had black mussels. Those aren't as chewy as the green ones. read more

Tyler was amazing! He saved my brother from overheating with the ice cream and beignet! He had full house hot and couldn't handle it. Thank you, the food was delicious! read more

Crab Hut - Scraps - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious and fast service! Would recommend the 1/2 medium for beginners. Got the old Bay medium spice and it was good! Tyler was super knowledgeable and helped my friend for her first time. read more

This was if not some of the best seafood in the local area, on top of the fact the Trisha was super professional, very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. The place was cozy yet very appealing. Thank you Trisha for your service, we will be back soon! read more

Crab Hut - Literally demolished this seafood bucket with an added half order of sausage and half lb of headless shrimp. Hella big back, am I right? - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Worst experience I had in my life!! The Restaurant charges 18% tip regardless the number of people at your table, not only that but also charges tax on the tip. I asked Dough, the manager to remove the taxes from the tip that I was ok paying for the tip but not taxes on the tip and he got extremely disrespectful. We try to work things with him but he took it personal and started screaming at us, also he had some people taping us with their phone, I am not sure who they were and why they were taping us, I guess People like to tape (or film) everything nowadays, they find people getting upset amusing. We got extremely upset about the whole situation, Very unfortunate situation. no apology, no explaining, very unprofessional person, he just said he couldn't do anything. I went there to celebrate an accomplishment at work , my day and celebration was ruined after that. I decided to pay my bill and we left the restaurant. Never to come back. read more

I haven't been to Crab Hut in a while but the food was amazing as always! Mai is super nice. I wish all servers had her kindness and customer service!!! read more

Crab Hut - Seafood Bucket Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California