We finally tried Crab Mentality, and we loved it! The food was so fresh and delicious. Carmina took great care of us. She was so sweet and helped us choose their best-selling dishes. We ordered the lobster, king crab, and peeled shrimp. We were feeling lazy to peel shrimp that day, so the peeled shrimp was perfect! Don't miss the garlic pasta, aligue rice, chicken strips, and fries. They were all so good! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth it. If you love seafood, you should definitely try Crab Mentality. Great food, great service, and we'll definitely be back! read more

Here's a polished version of your seafood boil review: Awesome--everything tasted incredibly fresh and was packed with flavor. The seafood was cooked perfectly, the seasoning was on point, and every bite was delicious. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Came here for my sister's birthday celebration and this place did not disappoint. The food was good but the customer service was TOP NOTCH. Not only did Carmina and Greggy made sure we felt welcomed but they made sure my sister was celebrated. They happily sang a birthday song to her and made our experience memorable and worthwhile. So grateful for them! This place is located in a plaza with ample parking so no need to worry about that. The place is clean and organized as well. Forgot to take photos of the food but they were delish. Highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back! read more

Crab Mentality - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Delicious and savory crab boil restaurant inside the Island Pacific supermarket!!! You know the seafood is fresh because it's sourced straight from the supermarket. They don't skimp on the seasoning and all the shrimp is head on and jumbo and juicy. The clams were small but still plentiful and flavorful. I love the corn on the cob addition. Only issue is that the soda is canned so I had to order two to swallow the delicious meal. We also tried the garlic noodles and like I said they don't skimp on the seasoning so it was very garlicky and pungent. Definitely my go to crab boil when in the Los Feliz area!!! read more

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The Fish and fries are EXCELLENT . However....the crab legs were very rubbery and soft and they cut them up the seam for you but it cuts the crab meat inside...not a good idea. Crab legs should be hard not soft. Service was excellent read more

Parking is abundant. Service was pleasant. Food was great, we truly enjoyed it- great job by the "kitchen mastermind" (chef). We shall be back! read more

Crab Mentality - Poster at the side entrance. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love going to Island Pacific and saw that there was a seafood boil place next door so I wanted to try it out, and I would say that it was good. I don't know about life changing but it was definitely super worth, good bang for your buck!! No one was there when we went on a Thursday night. We ordered the Fisherman's Half Bounty, and it was such a good portion between two people. I would even say you can share between 3 people depending on your appetite (and the sides you get). We got the crab mentality sauce ?? or whatever their house sauce was called and it was interesting. Definitely tasted unique and it took me a while to like it but I definitely did like it. The mild wasn't bad, still a little kick but I think I'd prefer medium next time. The decor is super cute and I loved the little vibes. Very lowkey and the server was nice. Overall I'd come back, I definitely want to try some other flavors. Also, I wouldn't order the mango float again. It was just some mango icecream over sprite and we personally weren't that big of fans. Cajun fries were delicious. Anyways, we will definitely be back to try some other sauces! read more

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My family loves seafood so we decided to try this place and WOW! Crab Mentality is a definite hit! The seafood was fresh and the sauces was perfectly balanced. We've tried lots of places but this is the only one that wasn't too salty for our palate. But the crowning glory of this establishment was the service. Special shout out to Carmina for being warm, patient, accommodating, and knowledgeable with the menu and recommendations. We will definitely be back soon read more

The food was fresh!! The gumbo was so delicious! Got the extra hot and it was perfect! My son loved the crab legs! Definitely a place to check out service was quick with the water refills and the food! read more

Crab Mentality has some of the best-tasting seafood boil around. The shrimp, crab, and sausage are consistently cooked well, the seasoning blends are flavorful, and everything comes out hot, fresh, and full of that rich garlic-butter goodness. Portions are solid, the sauces hit exactly the way they should, and the quality is noticeably better than a lot of other boil spots. It's definitely a dependable place when you're craving a good seafood spread. The only thing keeping it from being a full 5 stars? They use regular corn on the cob instead of sweet corn. For a seafood boil, sweet corn makes a huge difference -- it absorbs the seasoning better and adds that perfect balance of sweetness with the spice and butter. The corn they use isn't bad, but switching to sweet corn would elevate the entire experience and take their boil to the next level. Still, the food is great, the flavors are on point, and I'll definitely keep coming back. A small tweak would make this place perfect. Service is quick and fast!! read more

Wow! Happy, friendly service that WANTS to answer any questions you have. The "Catch by the Half" is a half pound serving of shrimp, green mussels, clams, king crab legs, or snow crab legs. You add more than one too! And they offer sauces too!! Delicious! A cute, comfortable dining room with booths and table/chairs. Light gray surfaces reminiscent of weathered wood. Big ropes, nets, and wooden sea creatures in nets. The music is a collection of upbeat, cheerful pop top 40. It all comes together really well, in my opinion. I feel like I want to be here, not look at my watch and count for minutes to when I leave. read more

I ordered via phone to pick up in 30 to 45 min. Everything seemed to be ok . Simple enough, crabllets and zucchini fries n baked mussels

This is our go to when we are in the mood for seafood. Sauce is delicious and seafood is fresh. The seating is clean and service is always friendly, especially with Carmina. Drink is free refill too if dining in. Would definitely recommend. read more

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CARMINA thank you so much for your amazing service. Food is amazing we cant wait to come back , we love recommending this place to everyone

I was so proud to suggest this new seafood restaurant Crab Mentality, a part of the newly opened Filipino owned, Island Pacific Supermarket, located in Los Angeles! The GLAR (Greater Los Angeles Association of Realtors) was looking for a restaurant to highlight Philippines as a retirement and investment option and after going through 4 locations, this came the perfect choice! Location was perfect, just a few minutes from the Philippine Trade and Investment Office, it was easy for our guest speaker, Com. Eric Elnar. Ample parking and its free, next to the supermarket that carried a lot of fresh seafood, meat and produce. Food was freshly made and reasonable and the open Kitchen was very clean and efficient service plus the place was spacious good for 40-50 seats and take out counter was snappy too. the Manager and his crew were very friendly, accommodating and gave us personal service! Menu had great variety too! read more

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The sauce was slimy and had a very poor flavor. I got the mild cajun creole Very disappointing read more

The seafood boil was super tasty :) The sauce was very flavorful and you could tell the shellfish was fresh. Our server Carmina was super friendly and made our day. Thank you! read more

Pricing and portions are amazing! Our server was very helpful with recommendations. Was very happy with the quality of seafood and that special sauce. Will be back. read more

This restaurant has a counter and several booths and tables but there is a server that comes to your table. The fried calamari was fresh and paired well with the sauces that were given. The fisherman's catch has a pound of shrimp, a pound of mussels, some sausages, some potatoes and corn. We chose the cajun sauce. This was really filling for 2 people. The seafood pasta looked promising but was kinda bland (reason for not giving 5 stars). We had soda with our food. There is no fountain here. They give you bottles and cans. Service was quick and helpful. We asked for a bag to take the rest of our boil to go and the waitress bagged it up for us. Overall we were happy with our food and service. read more

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To be fair I have only been here for garlic noodles but when I say they have some of the best, I promise ya. I searched high and low trying different spots for garlic noodles and found this place and go AT LEAST twice a month for them. The staff is always nice and the noodles are my fave. I'm gonna treat myself to a carb boil eventually but for now it satisfies my noodle craving! read more

Food was fresh and delicious! Definitely get the clams with the special sauce and pour it all over your noodles

Beats boiling crab! So good. Friendly staff. Very polite and patient. Excellent customer service by Carmina. Fresh seafood. Clean restaurant. Great energy. Tasty food. This place really made our weekend perfect. Thank you again Carmina read more

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Best Cajun around food is always fresh!! the staff and service is always great and friendly! Restaurant is always clean and inviting!

The place is nice, amazing menu selection. Carmina is very knowledgeable suggested an amazing food selection and sauces that goes with it. We got a aligue crab rice, aligue crab pasta, garlic Parmesan fries, fisherman's half bounty & lobster. The food is crazy delicious. The service is amazing Carmina & the staff are very friendly and attentive to our needs. Very nice dining area with TV to entertain you while dining but I assure you that the food would taker of that part. A lot of tables but not crowded that servers just cruise to bring you your food. A lot of parking that they share it with the whole plaza. They share the restrooms with the market that the restaurant is attached with but cleaned and well maintained. Look for Carmina if you visit the Crab Mentality Los Angeles, we will be back on this location. read more

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Visited Crab Mentality here in Los Angeles and it's really good. I ordered Fisherman's Bounty and Chicken Tenders for the kids. It's really good. You know what's better? The service is superb. We were assisted by Carmina and we were not disappointed. The ambiance here is excellent. Will sure be coming back here. read more

Crab Mentality - Before the Fisherman's Bounty arrived, we were munching on the fries and chicken tenders for the kids. - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Wow! Love this spot! Definitely get the option with the coconut milk if you can- it's our favorite version of a crab boil. Appropriately spiced. Fresh. Nice and friendly service. The decor is cute with cute wooden fish in nets, great lighting. And the give Refills on the teas! I do wish they had fountain sodas versus just cans, but I love the teas just the same. read more

The food is great and it makes your money worth. Order fisherman bounty with crab mentally sauce and it definitely good for 5 to 7 people and the taste was so good Definitely come back here read more

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It was my first time at the restaurant, I came in to order to-go. Without carefully looking through the menu I mistakenly ordered just the seafood, and not the corn, potato, etc. Imagine my disappointment when I got home, put in a movie and realized my meal wasn't what I expected. I called the restaurant and expressed my situation. The staff were so understanding, and kind. They asked me to come back to get all the additional items at no charge. I'm so glad I did, because they were so sweet about it, and even got me some extra sauce, and explained the menu for next time. And the food was absolutely delicious, with rich and flavorful sauce. I will definitely be back again!! read more

I love crab mentality (CM), trying items on the menu slowly and so far everything had been fresh and yummy this was what I ordered today the CM tea is so good and refreshing but the Mango float was okay cause it didn't taste like mango just like sprite. Coco savory sauce taste like Tom yum soup. read more

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Carmina is the best server super attentive, helpful, and kind she definitely deserves a raise !! The food is amazing!

Food is wonderful and close by for us. Service is great and accommodating. Ambiance is casual and clean. We have been here when the restaurant is full and times near empty but the food and quality are good. We normally go to Boiling Crab but Crab Mentality offers a touch more in variety so this is nice and different. We especially like how Crab Mentality offers "family packages" which serve us well. read more

The food and service were great. Our server, Carmina, was very helpful, friendly, and attentive.

Worst crab legs I've ever had (ordered on Uber Eats which I've ordered from other places and had good batch so I know it's not just about ordering them for delivery ). They were so overcooked and soggy with barely any meat in my pound truly two legs had any real meat. Super disappointed read more

I Absolutely love the food and fast service. My Server: Carmina is always amazing every time I visit she and the staff are the best. I ordered Mix & Match that is always a great choice. Great place for family or a date. I'll be going back soon read more

I love love loved my experience in this restaurant! We were craving seafood but was also in a time crunch and we wanted to get a swift meal in! I called the restaurant and had asked if they were busy and they mentioned that there should be tables available within the 20 minutes we arrived. I then asked how long it would take to cook the meal upon order and they said it would take about 20 minutes. I asked them if they would be able to accommodate us ordering ahead and she said she would try since it had gotten busy with orders from the store and takeouts. I said that would be fine. When we got there, Carmina, the crew I spoke to had asked if was our party and she said we could sit down and they would get to us. In less than a few minutes, she had prepped our table, and had brought out the food we ordered! The ambiance of the place was good and clean. Carmina, had accommodated us and was very friendly to our group. She made sure that we were assisted and had been very friendly to our group! We ordered the CM Family Bundle 1 and this bundle had a Fisherman's Bounty (Full),, 1 Aligue Crab Rice, 1 Garlic Noodles, 1 Chicken Tenders and Fries and Drinks. We did also order their mango float and got some drinks. CM Family Bundle 1 - 10/10 Fisherman's Bounty - we did CM Special Sauce, Mild. It was so good and flavorful! The seafood was very well cooked and it all tasted so amazing. Aligue Rice - it was also very flavourful but since most of the meal was already flavorful, it tasted better when we had added some more white rice in it. Garlic Noodles - DELICIOUS!!!! We loved this so much. It was a bit oily but I felt like it was still delicious eitherway. Fries & Tenders - we loved the dip this came with. The fries were well cooked and was a neutral taste to the meal. The chicken was also delicious not too oily. Mango Float - 10/10 typically, we would expect this to be mango drink with ice cream but was pleasantly surprised with what we got. It was sprite with mango ice cream and I knew from spotting the ice cream that it would be very good. And it was! The ice cream didnt taste artificial at all and the drink just made sense. The CM Tea and Passion Green Tea were also very good drink alternatives if you dont want soda! The meal was so good we had started eating before we even got to taking photos. The pictures are some aftermaths! We will be back for sure! Adrienne read more

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Me and my husband love this cozy and amazing seafood place. They have incredibly good seafood boil within an affordable price. Their service is top notch. Our server Carmina is a ray of sunshine. She is so welcoming and provides amazing service. She made sure we had everything. She even offered us peach green tea which was absolutely delicious and went so well with the seafood boil. The seafood is so fresh and juicy. It's a very laid back, homely, and fun place to eat. We love coming back to this place for the food, and definitely for the service. read more

Crab Mentality - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Wow wow wow!!! Located inside the brand new Island Pacific Market food stalls. Our group did the ordering but basically we had the fisherman's bounty I believe which had everything. The best part were the Alaskan crab legs which were the biggest I've ever had at these types of establishments. And they come pre-cut so it makes it so much easier to get into. Their prices are also much more reasonable than other crab boils. The only complaint I have would be that the potatoes were not as soft as they should be, could use a few more minutes. The crab and corn chowder or I call it seafood chowder was also delicious. Surprisingly the chicken tenders and fries were so crispy and flavorful too! read more

Crab Mentality - Chicken strips & fries....crispy and tasty - Seafood Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Incredible seafood boil with a Filipino twist. So delicious! The jambalaya and crispy pata were 10/10! But the service was even better! The manager Ron was so attentive and making sure we were well taken care of! read more

We have the best customer service we have the pleasure to be attending by Carmina!!! She Is the Best, she makes sure your order is right she is so sweet, so lovely person, for sure we are coming back. The restaurant is so clean food is delicious sooo good read more

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It's nice place to try but only once, Needs work for costumer service and make better food read more