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    Craving Crab Haus

    4.4 (625 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Seafood boil, Cajun pasta, jambalaya
    Lea G.

    We stumbled upon this restaurant on our last night in Riverside. 10/10 for seafood boil. We got the Cajun garlic butter boil with peeled shrimp and the snow crab, and it was out of this world. The service was great, staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The venue is very fun and felt like an authentic Cajun experience. The Cajun pasta was bomb too and so were their churros, surprisingly! Only downfall: the jambalaya. It was not the best, I do not recommend it.

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    Tracy S.

    Nice staff - everyone was very friendly and smiling. Old rock music was playing. Parking lot is ample and easy. The seafood boil sauce is very salty. I got the whole shabang. I couldn't eat it on the rice. Also - the sauce itself is an add on fee - it should come with it but you pay extra if you want extra. I didn't love the sauce itself. This isn't crave able to me.

    Rose G.

    We came on a Saturday evening around 5pm and it was quite busy. There were a couple of large groups reserved. Luckily we were still seated right away. Our server, Joaquin, was very kind. Another male associate also came by to greet and check on us which made us feel welcome. The food came out quick. As an avid customer of Boiling Crab, the whole shabang sauce (non-mild) was actually very good. The rice servings were pretty big compared to other Cajon restaurants. We ordered the shrimp (head on) and black mussels. We finished the whole thing!

    Fries and fried catfish
    Frances G.

    Just tried this spot for the first time. My husband and I wanted to try some seafood and heard about this place at work. So glad we decided to come by. Everything was delicious! He got the jambalaya with fettuccine and I got the deluxe seafood pan roast. The serving sizes are VERY filling. The service is amazing. Sergio checked on our table every time he came by. We'll definitely be back to try their AYCE seafood boils.

    $40 AYCE seafood tray, my first round
    Pauline L.

    I really liked our waiter and the other workers. They were very bubbly and energetic, pretty excited to serve us. I wish we can see more of that in the world -- too many people are working jobs they dont even like, when there are so many other people searching for jobs. I loved their energy and jokes, and how personable they were Food was pretty okay. I enjoyed it a lot and thought $40 was a great deal for all you can eat seafood trays. I never got tired of the clams and mussels! However, I did want to give 3 stars because 2 out of 3 rounds, they forgot to give me the potatoes I requested. It was getting pretty egregious when I asked for potatoes and they just never gave it to me. Additionally, tried asking for a change of trash buckets but they took a while to even do it... They played some goofy music but that's not the biggest bone to pick here ahaha, thought it was just funny

    Premium mussels with dynamite sauce, white rice, 1 egg also with dynamite sauce. Strawberry, Berry and Mango happy hour margaritas!
    Ericka R.

    Good food, nice people, delicious drinks, plenty of parking, remarkable customer service by Tim, consistency in quality of food and care. Environment plays good music, not too loud, able to relax, laugh, eat and have a conversation! The drinks were happier hour- true to $5.00 listing. They also honor military service! Would come back again and again! Works for friends or solo. Families for the crab boils or date days or nights. Check it out!! No regrets!

    Me and my son bibbed up and ready
    Alan A.

    We enjoyed this place. The only reason I feel like it deserves four stars is because of the pricing and the food was maybe 4 to 5 not extremely outstanding also in our crab boil there were less than four pieces of corn and less than four potatoes. Bill came out to 400 and something only adding one lobster and one crab leg. Add on to a normal 5 pound special. service was pretty good. No one was overly helpful, but everyone was nice as far as the vibe in the ambience. I would say not too busy. Definitely a good time we would go again. I wish there was a 4.5 star for this, but if not.

    Cajun garlic noodles  Cajun fries  Alfredo pasta

    The Cajun garlic noodles were delicious. And the Cajun fries were good. We also ordered the Alfredo pasta that my daughter loved.

    Justin A.

    5-Star Experience at the Crab Boil Spot! If you're looking for a place that nails seafood boils, look no further--this restaurant is easily one of the best in the game. From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch. Shoutout to my waitress Giselle, who made the whole experience smooth and welcoming. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. Let's talk food: absolutely packed with flavor. The spicy sauce was bold and full of depth without being OVER-THE-TOP it hit the perfect balance. The corn? Soaked up every bit of that buttery, spicy goodness. If you're debating sides, skip the white rice if you're already doing potatoes.. I just didn't need it. But definitely grab the Cajun fries as an appetizer. Seriously, some of the best seasoned fries I've ever had. Crispy, spicy, addictive. One of my favorite combos of the night was the garlic noodles with peeled shrimp--the noodles were perfectly cooked, garlicky, and just soaked in all the right flavors. And yes, the beer was ice cold and flowing, which always pairs well with a meal like this. Generous portions too.. you'll leave full and happy. Whether you're a crab boil regular or trying it for the first time, this spot is a must. Flavor, service, and vibe all come together here. I'll definitely be back!

    Sorry bad pic but food good
    Dez G.

    The boil was on point, I had the garlic butter with shrimp and mussels. Love this place , coming back.

    No one at the bar serving.
    Benjamin P.

    Gave this place a 2nd try and it was a lot different. Food was really good, service and ambience were great would definitely come back to this spot.

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    Amazing local spot ! Good food and fast service ! Nice ambiance. Great hospitality. Would recommend !

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    Sergio was great! Very attentive checked on us multiple times. Food was great . Recommend.

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    The food was amazing, our server was attentive. I've been here 5 times already and will continue coming !

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    The food is amazing. The portion sizes are more than enough. Our server, Sergio, was very friendly and attentive.

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    Ask the Community - Craving Crab Haus

    Do you cater to local Riverside?

    Yes we do

    Can we bring our pet?

    We have pet friendly patio to accommodate you and your friends

    Does this business have an all you can eat option?

    Yes! All You Can eat Monday-Thursday From open (1pm) to 8:30Pm (last seating) Last seating for regular menu is 9:30pm

    Are reservations recommended. Looking to go there on a Saturday?

    Yes, they have a join waiting list in the Yelp app. Scroll down a little.

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