This place has really redeemed themselves. The price of king crab was reasonable and ample portions of clams, scallops, sausage and shrimp made it even more great! They had a simple garlic butter with no spice and was just right on the flavor. I was tasting the crab the following day in my mind. LOL Glad was able to come back and see that they have gotten a lot better. Service was also great and welcoming. For sure will be back! read more

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I love crab leg seafood boils and they are my #1 favorite food to date. I always like to try a new place on my birthday or special occasions and in this case it was the crab pub because the menu looked perfect online. They seemed to have a ton of options for my family who didn't specifically get seafood boils so we went ahead for Mothers Day. When we got there the service was okay, our waitress didn't really check on us much at all besides putting a bunch of lemon slices on our table but no major complaints. We did start off with drinks and some of us got the wrong ones but no biggie because it's busier on a holiday. What I had a problem with was the food itself. I asked for the combo #2 because I thought it was 1lb of snow crab leg like I get every single time, I got it "pub style" which is supposed to be all seasonings like garlic butter Cajun lemon pepper in one. They asked me if I wanted shrimp, sausage or craw fish as my second and I told her I didn't want any of that and just wanted ALL crab legs. I don't know if she fully understood because when I got my boil I could tell it was noticibly smaller. There wasn't 1lb by any means, and looking back I wish I could've said something. I think they just took the amount of crab they got me and cut it in half instead of substituting and adding more. I wouldn't mind if it's extra money, I just want the crab so oh well. The sauce was the second worst thing ever. It did not taste anything like other places, but way worse. All I could taste was a watery spicy Cajun, and even on mild how I got it it was pretty spicy. It lacked any real flavor so on that alone I'd never go back. I usually always get a Cajun garlic butter and it's seasoned to the Gods but still light and potent. This was just not good, and didn't even feel buttery but more a watery oil. We did also get the garlic noodles and they were good. I make garlic noodles at home AMAZING though, so these were average and nothing to write home about since other places can still do them just as good, if not better. A place in SD that had ones even better was called Crab City and their boil tasted great. I would recommend that place instead of this. The reviews and menu pictures had me with much higher expectations and I was super let down. Forgot to mention, my husbands shrimp po boy, he said the shrimp tasted off and fishy like not fresh which made him only eat half and never go back for the leftovers. There was a super sweet sauce on it as well that tasted random to me when I took a bite so I would stay away from that as well. I also had to pay extra for my potato's that normally come with your boil at every other place. They usually come with potatoes and corn but this place came with nothing and you even needed to pay extra for potatoes but they were bigger and different then usual with no salt or anything so they were not worth getting at all, nor finished by me. read more

Crab Pub - Snow crab leg seafood boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

First time dining in at crab pub! For combo #1 (2lb shrimp,1lb crawfish, corn, potato, sausage) to share. Perfect amount for 2 people! The sauce and spice level was very good! Was not busy at all on a weekday afternoon! Great service, food came out quick. read more

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OVER FRIED! Our first time eating here. The restaurant is clean, nice wait staff. The Crab Boil is $$$ I'm from the Mississippi Gulf Coast where Crab Boil's are common!!! Our food was over fried - possibly a grease issue, a burnt taste! We were told everything has Cajon seasoning which is okay; we brought the majority of our food home - a bit disappointed! read more

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I never heard of this place until a friend recommended! First when you walk in there's a lot of seatings. It was Sunday night, it didn't seem too crowded. Service was super slow for some reason and they took a long time to check up on us. I ordered half lb of shrimp with head on. It tasted good but I was expecting maybe for this place to taste better than other places but it's average. read more

This it the best location for a great night out with your family or even by yourself. They serve anything from cajon chicken wings to lobster tails. Their clams are superb too. They also have fantastic customer service. I can never have any better place to eat than this. I would recommend this to any SD local!!! read more

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I have been to other locations and this one is always consistent! We got medium spicy with king crab and shrimp to go. Medium spicy does have a good kick to it that will have your nose running. They even gave us the table paper for us to use at home and all the fixings (lemon, salt and pepper and butter). It was just as good as home as it is to experience in the store! read more

Crab Pub - Combo #2 crab and shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

This food was phenomenal and the workers were very fast with our orders!! Never once have I felt the love within these beautiful seafood creatures that gave their lives to fill our stomachs. I truly think that this place is a once in a lifetime experience, that you can experience every single time you come here. The oysters spoke to my soul! read more

Crab Pub - After the destruction of our order - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Lowkey might be the best seafood boil spot of all time. Servers were hella nice and attentive, we got shrimp, crawfish, crab, clams, everything tasted amazing, oysters were fresh as can be. Perfect spot for date night or just a calm spot to go with friends read more

Crab Pub - Crab, crawfish, shrimp, oysters, and friends - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Food amazing. Service amazing. Everything from when I walked into the door and when I left was one of the best experiences I have ever had in a restaurant. This is a must have experience you need to have with your friends or family at least once in your life. read more

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

I'm so excited to eat seafood, perfect because my family loves it too! We tried Combo #5, which includes king crab leg, snow crabs, crawfish, shrimp, clams, and mussels. Of course, it also comes with corn, sausage, and potatoes. We chose the garlic seasoning, but we set it aside since my sister is pregnant, easy to manage! We also got rice and some drinks. The place was nice, the server was friendly, and answered all our questions. So happy we had a great dinner. read more

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I have been coming here on and off for years and was suprised that I have not reviewed it before. Ample parking lot in a business plaza. I came here last month with BB and our neighbors for our bimonthly get together. We ordered a combo with snow crab and shrimp, and our neighbors ordered a combo with crawfish and shrimp. Additionally, we ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell along with cheese curds as an appetizer. The oysters were fresh and meaty. The cheese curds tasted like cheese sticks, pleasant but not outstanding. They really give you a lot of shrimp which I appreciate. The snow crab was ok but the legs are very skinny and it's a pain to eat (Not the business's fault, but just telling my experience) Will skip that next time. The sauce is always on point, we go with the pub style (mixture of lemon pepper, garlic butter, and old bay). When I go alone, I get the hottest, but when I am with BB, I get mild so she doesn't pass out. Overall a pretty good experience and would recommend to others, as well as be glad to return. read more

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The flavor was good, but not the best! But I would come here again because the prices here better than other seafood boil joints! You get a lot of food.the theme was pretty common, nautical. The service was pretty fast I would say! I would recommend read more

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I'm really upset with how Lee handled the food mix up. We placed an online order for 2 sausage bags (different spice levels) and shrimp. One of the sausage bags was extra spicy while the rest of the order was mild. My husband offered to pick up the order as I was home with the kids. After my husband arrived home, we noticed that the shrimp bag was made extra spicy and the sausages were mild and in separate bags. I immediately called crab pub and offered to send them pictures or face time of the situation. They ask either my husband or I drive back for them to remake the order and that they would not be able to do anything else otherwise. I thought this was very unsympathetic as my kids were in the background and to add more stress to our day was uncalled for. We haven't visited crab pub in years and I want to support a local business, but it's hard to do so when the staff is not understanding and hard to deal with read more

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Took my dad to Crab Pub for his first time, and he absolutely loved it! He's super picky, but the clam chowder won him over it was perfectly done. I always get a pound of shrimp with sausage and corn, plus a side of rice, Pubstyle with Medium spice. I shared that with my dad, and he really enjoyed it too! The ambiance is super casual, which I love. It can be a bit loud, but that's part of the vibe, especially with sports always playing on the TVs. The service was fantastic as always: quick, efficient, and teamwork focused, with multiple waitresses helping out to ensure everything ran smoothly. I've never had a bad experience here, it's always quick, easy, and consistently great. Highly recommend! read more

Crab Pub - New England Clam Chowder Shrimp with Head On - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

The service was great I appreciate you guys so much! Unfortunately the food itself for me left a lot to be desired. The garlic noodle appetizer was very good no complaints there! My entree of the shrimp po boy basket was just lackluster unfortunately I didn't enjoy the shrimp itself, breading, and remoulade as much as I hoped. The Cajun fries were delicious as expected. My wife is a seafood boil connoisseur and she ordered a pound of snow crab and 6 potato pieces with pub style (house regular) mild seasoning. Her experience unfortunately mirrored my own and the seasoning/sauce was bland and the total amount of crab she received seemed like much less than a pound. I was surprised upon trying her boil I couldn't taste hardly any seasoning or even butter in her sauce, crab, or the potato's. The environment was relaxed maybe a tiny bit noisy but overall comfortable and calm. I really want to like this place more because of how nice the staff is, price point, and the selection but the quality of the food makes it somewhere I probably won't return. read more

I've always loved their flavor. Ordered over the phone and the lady that answered was super kind -- I really appreciated that. Our go-to is just a pound of head-on shrimp. The flavor from the head-on is soooo much better, you have to try it! We also ordered an extra sauce on the side. Everything totaled around $25 Great experience. read more

Staff was friendly. It wasn't too busy when we arrived in a Saturday night. Food came quickly. The crab boil was great. I enjoyed it. My husband got the friend shrimp basket and clam chowder. He did say the chowder was a little runny. read more

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My daughters took me to this place for my birthday, and the food was excellent. We usually order Combo 1 with all the flavors, mild spice, plus sausage and corn--it was perfect for us. The server was very friendly and accommodating, always smiling. She checked in to see how we were doing, asked how we liked the food, and even recommended some great cocktails. The ambiance was nice, with good music and an overall great vibe. read more

This place was incredible. The second we walked in we were seated. They did sit us next to the bathroom at first but we asked to be moved and they had no issue. (This was also a busy Saturday) Our waitress PAULA was very helpful from the beginning. She knew the entire menu and helped us order exactly what we had in mind. My wife didn't know what alcohol she wanted to drink so our waitress actually brought her 3 samples to try. The food did take a while but like I said it was busy so that was expected. It was worth the wait! The food was incredible. read more

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The food was delicious and well-prepared. Flavors were balanced and not too salty. Portions were generous and the overall quality was great. Will be back again. read more

Can I just say my husband and I no longer live in Oceanside... we've tried all other crab boil places in the IE, & Riverside county, and they all suck! Crab Pub is the ONLY place that's good! Food is always amazing and so is service! Even when they first open like how my husband and I just went to on Sunday! They open at 12:30 we went at 1 and it's amazing! The ambiance is good, even when they aren't busy and "vibrating" with laughter from other people. This time my husband and I got, -lbs scallop -cheese curds -fried calamari -combo number 2 -combo number 3 -side cup of rice for daughter -3 drinks All this ($235) without tip This is the only place where my daughter it's seafood! Crab, lobster, shrimp, calamari, she'll eat it all and ask for more... she's only 3! Most moms know that when it comes to trying to get your kids to eat things (especially things that have faces) it's hard to get them too. We love this place! It's always worth the money tbh. If... IF I had to ding them in things it would be that the bathroom sink was broken and the potatoes in the combo boils have small roots sometimes. Other than that another great day at the Oceanside Crab Pub. Drove all the way down from San Ber to get it! read more

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Got the crawfish today and the crawfish was still dirty i rewash the crawfish and basically made my own sauce I should've took a pic but it was too late cause I was starving and I didn't want to wait too late read more

A very solid crab boil spot the flavors of the sauce was tasty but the medium was not medium. It was hot!! I'm Asian I eat very spicy but my mouth was pretty on fire. The mixed bucket with everything in it for 80 something was enough for 3 people. The wings were crispy and has good flavor also. So good price point for the quality and flavor of the food read more

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Came here craving seafood boil and left completely satisfied! We got crab, lobster, shrimp, crawfish, and garlic bread. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The seasoning was spot on - exactly what i was craving! Service was quick and our waiter was super friendly. Everything came out very fast and fresh. Definitely one of the best boils I've had in a while. Can't wait to come back! I'd definitely recommend this spot to anyone who loves a good seafood boil--you won't be disappointed. read more

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

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I'm usually here on Thursdays for lunch and I would come here more often if I could. The food is incredibly delicious, their Crawfish with cajun seasoning or a mix of everything ( pub style ) is soooo good. I've always felt welcomed here and it's never a dull moment. The servers are very accommodating and attentive to any special needs or orders you may require. Shout out to Nga and Paula for always working very hard and being very calm, respectful even under pressure!! read more

Tonight was our first night at Crab Pub, and everything was amazing. The service, the appetizers and the boil Everything perfect. Ben helped us out and he was amazing, I will be coming back soon!!! read more

Great food and service. Brings back memories in New Orleans eating in the deep South. Will be back again

Fast and super nice service! Coming from a seafood boil server, 10/10 service and food! the combo #1 filled us up, we got 3lbs of live crawfish and wowie the crawfish are big here!!! i come here for the crawfish everytime!!! read more

Crab Pub - sampler boat of fried yummies! (crab poppers, fried okra, fries, onion rings, catfish, hushpuppies) 10/10 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Super disappointing experience tonight. We come here frequently and we always have the same exact order. We got our food and after a few pieces I noticed my stomach started hurting and it was SPICY ; I told the server and she said they might had a little extra spice depending who was making it and how much they scoop out but it definitely wasn't the mild version; as I said we come in all the time. It even looked and tasted way different than the side and she proceeds to give me a side of butter to help the spice. $80 down the drain; won't be returning again. read more

Today was my first time here and Lee (Nga) was my server, she was phenomenal and very helpful. I ordered combo #2 and replaced the corn with more potatoes and picked shrimp headless. Wow when I tell you this was bomb I mean it was bomb. It got mild hotness cause I'm a wimp when it comes to spicy. The table was already set up with white sheet paper for when I was ready to throw down with this yummy goodness. I ordered a sprite to drink and ate the entire bag. I will be back again! read more

Crab Pub - Menu - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Got sat down right away, food came out in a matter of less than 10 mins. Food is pretty good, sauce is a bit on the saltier side. Still tasty. The host or server (she was doing both tasks) on the other hand was accommodating but she would not look at us while she was speaking to us and she always seemed rushed in every interaction...kind of in a passively assertive manner. 8/10. Would come back. read more

Seafood Boil, Crab Poppers, Cajun Fries Pretty good boil! Was definitely passable and satisfied my craving. But wasn't the most remarkable boil. Not as much corn and potato relative to seafood as most boils have, the sausage was good but a little sort of gooey somehow. Shrimp, mussels, and clams were great! Crab poppers were pretty yummy, Cajun fries were great. Server was friendly. Pretty large interior with tons of tables and booths. read more

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

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Take out delivery they are stingy with table covers, lemons and the salt/ppr packets. Customer service was ok corn was over cooked and some potatoes were undercooked. read more

Food was delicious. Honestly it's on of my mom's favorite place to go or take home so it's a must have

Order number combo #4 medium spice level Definitely med is spicy coming from a Hot Cheeto girl, fast service for a Sat. read more

Crab Pub - Combo #4 , Med Spice Pub Style - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Really good seafood boil combos with just the right seasoning. Nice ambience with good music and great beer on tap. Good portions and friendly staff (shoutout to Ben!) made it a fantastic experience. Highly recommend! read more

Crab Pub - ain't no thang but a chicken wing - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

I love this place, we recently went for my sisters birthday and the service was great. Our sever Ben was so kind, everything came out very fast and delicious. At the end of our meal Ben came out with a cake for my sisters birthday. I think that was the best experience so far. read more

Crab Pub is our go to seafood boil restaurant. Pub style 1/2 medium is chef kiss super flavorful and just the right amount of spice. Service is 11/10. Nga has been our server the past couple times and is our favorite. She's always so accommodating and super attentive. Also very kid friendly our kids love her. She's even memorized our hefty order between the 4 of us! The boys always look forward to the beignets for dessert. Crab pub has an extensive menu everyone will find something they like. Restaurant over all is very clean and atmosphere is chill. Definitely would recommend. read more

I've always came here with my family, sometimes ordered out but this time was different. our whole order got messed up. nya or nga. was very rude. laughed in my face while i was trying to understand why we were getting charged for things we didn't get. we asked for headless and got head on. she even came and double checked and it was still put in wrong. wanted 2 pounds of mussels only got one. We ordering combo number one and didn't get our potatoes and corn. which is very frustrating bc i wasn't aware until I ask my whole family if they got any and realized they didn't give us any. It was so frustrating and will never come back to this location. plaza bonita it is. wish owner was there since he knew us and would've made it right! read more