The food was great. Vanessa was a great server, will definitely be coming back. My three kids loved it very much. read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Had a great experience here! The food and atmosphere were great, but what really stood out was the service. Adrian was an excellent server--friendly, attentive, professional, and made sure everything was taken care of throughout the entire meal. He really went above and beyond to make the experience enjoyable. Great service can make all the difference, and Adrian definitely delivered. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Adrian provided great service! Food was good and fresh. The games were pretty fun addition to the experience as well.

The clam chowder came back to how I first fell in love with . Was here about 2 days ago . And it hit just like the first time . Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is very chill . You can watch TV. Or listen to some good music here. They also have alcohol now . My girl loves the margarita with chili rim . Never disappoints We finished everything this time . Not a single shrimp left on our bowl Had to take a chowder home , one of the best clam chowder I've had . read more

ORDER cajun fries (3.5/5) small portion, but crispy. not my favorite place for cajun fries. crawfish w/ house sauce (3/5) shrimp w/ cajun sauce (3.5/5) the crawfish was lacking flavor and sauce. i combined it with the cajun sauce, which was better. overall, the sauce was mediocre at best. my biggest complaint is the temperature. the seafood was lukewarm, which made it hard to enjoy. SERVICE the servers checked up on us a lot and the food came out quick. AMBIANCE free parking, spacious restaurant, no wait on a weekend read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

I genuinely enjoyed this place and honestly liked it even more than Boiling Crab, which is why today's experience was so disappointing. We arrived around 11:30 AM and waited for them to open at 12 PM. Once they opened, it seemed like nothing was ready yet. On top of that, the AC was broken, and it was around 100 degrees outside, making the restaurant extremely uncomfortable. We were seated in the back, but they had a swamp cooler running in the front. Since there was literally nobody else in the restaurant, our party of 5 moved ourselves to a large open table near the swamp cooler so we could be more comfortable. Instead of accommodating us, we were told we had to move because they wanted to keep that table available in case a party of 8 came in. Again, we were the only customers in the entire restaurant at the time. At that point, we decided to get up and leave. It was disappointing because I had genuinely enjoyed the food here in the past and preferred it over Boiling Crab. Unfortunately, after today's experience and the way we were treated, I don't see myself coming back. read more

First time here. Really friendly service and even at 4pm it started to get busy. We ordered 1lb of garlic & butter shrimp and 1lb of Cajun shrimp. And signed up for their membership for $10 and got a free cluster of snow crab today and we get 1lb of shrimp next visit. Really good deal! Food was good. Will be back! read more

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HOW FREAKING CUTE. Seafood boil, without breaking the bank. You pick and choose what you would like. This is so fun for friends and family. I loved the fun behind eating here. The service was quick and easygoing. The servers were really attentive and really did their best to make sure we were well cared for. They explained how the process worked and it was a great time! Definitely a must visit! I can't wait to come back! read more

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First time here and came to celebrate my 45th birthday. Reservations were easy to make for party of 10. They even allowed me to bring in my birthday cake beforehand and they stored it for me for a couple of hours and provided plates and forks when it was time to eat. The service and food was great. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Food: 4/5 Great boil, the mussels are so good. The regular French fries are my go to. Also the fire on the tounge is insanely spicy! That sauce is a good option as a side sauce! Clams, crayfish, potatoes and corn are all a must try! Service: 5/5 The staff is great, very fast, very accommodating. Great staff! Ambiance: 5/5 Very clean, nice restrooms, plenty of space. read more

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The first time I heard about Grab A Crab was at a Yelp event. I didn't get a chance to drop by their booth, but it was lively and crab plushie was cute. I was at Atlantic Times Square in Monterey Park. I saw them there so here I am trying them out. Free parking with no time limits at the square. Arrived here for late dinner. Not too many people at the time. Ambiance was nice with good inside space. Staff was welcoming, cordial, and helpful. Menu offers Combos for 2 or 4, Seafood Lovers' Combo, Build Your Own (BYO) Seafood Boil, appetizers, sides, and drinks. They even have a kid's menu. I love seafood so I opted for Combo for 2 for $49.99. I picked 1 lb of head on shrimp and 1 cluster of snow crab legs (extra cost) for my seafood choices and 3 appetizers (seafood chowder, garlic bread, sweet potato fries). Combo also came with 4 sausages, 2 potatoes, and 1 corn. I got one complimentary bib. Gloves and napkins were in a dispenser at my disposable. I got 1 coin to try for a free plushie that could be traded for a pound of seafood. I kept the coin as a souvenir. Here's my take on the combo... Some head on shrimps with shell were mushy which was a disappointment because shrimp is my favorite seafood. They also varied in size... some smaller than others. I understand it goes by pound, but I would have preferred all my shrimps to be similar sizes. Snow crab legs had empty gaps inside the shell in other words not much meat. I also didn't get a full set of cluster which was a bummer because I paid an extra $4 for it. They gave me other parts to compensate for the last leg. Size of cluster was a bit small. Won't get this upgrade again. Delicious seafood chowder was creamy with perfect seasoning. Amazing garlic bread was toasted and buttered nicely. Sweet potato fries tasted sweet and not oily. As for the sausages, potatoes, and corn, they were fresh and great adds. Seafood boil sauce was rich and buttery, but just a tad salty. I appreciate the robust blend of spices along with garlic and onion were emphasized at every bite though. All in all, combo was okay and experience was fun, but not sure if it was worth the price. I also got one peach lemonade... unfortunately, it had a weird taste to it... won't get again. Will I be back? Maybe... only if their seafood are more meatier. read more

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Probably my best restaurant find this year! I was really blown away by Grab a Crab when it came to flavor, quality and portions. We'd been to Boiling Crab multiple times, but the sauce tends to be overwhelmingly loaded with sodium. After trying Grab a Crab, we loved how it wasn't as salty and the seafood quality was also so much better. We got the Combo for 2, and we thought this was perfect for us when it came to value. For the sides we got Cajun fries, chicharron and garlic bread. Overall, we enjoyed everything we got - I don't think there was a single thing I don't dislike. But I was especially really impressed by the chicharron. Based on a lot of recent reviews they did not serve alcohol for a while, but when we went they had it! read more

Grab A Crab - Combo For 2 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

First time here and had a great meal! Kid friendly (Pokémon was on the tv), really cool lighting (crab and lobster lamps!) and the a/c is working well. Our server Vanessa and the other staff were really on top of things. Next time we'll try the ramen add-on. read more

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Grab a crab is always a to go spot for me. I love their house sauce and their seafood is a reasonable price. Our server Vanessa was very lovely and explained everything thoroughly. Very good food and very good service. Would come back! read more

Grab A Crab - 3 lbs of shrimp and mussels - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Ordered through DoorDash and, unfortunately, this one was a bit of a letdown. The presentation and packaging were on point, but the flavors just didn't deliver. The gumbo was surprisingly bland and didn't really taste like a true gumbo, while the seafood boil was overwhelmingly salty. We ordered snow crab and 1 lb of clams, but unfortunately, quite a few of the clams were just empty shells. Plus, definitely not the freshest, either. The packaging was nice and everything arrived looking appetizing, but when it comes to a seafood boil, it's all about the seasoning and quality of the seafood, and those were missing the mark this time. read more

Thank you to Vanessa and the rest of the Grab a Crab team for the great meal and welcoming service read more

Grab A Crab - Safe to say our meal was well enjoyed. The combo for 2 is our go too! Thank you to Vanessa for the great service - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Terrible take‑out experience at Grab a Crab, would NOT RECOMMENDED. When I opened my order at home, I was immediately disappointed. The shrimp were clearly not fresh. Many had dark discoloration, rubbery texture and did not taste right. The lime wedges included were old, yellowed and dried‑out, looked like they had been cut ages ago. The fried oysters came with an extremely thick batter, it turned soggy and unpleasant to eat. No dipping sauce was provided at all. On top of the food quality issues, multiple items from my order were missing. I paid for a coke that never showed up. They also forgot basic necessities: no gloves and no napkins were included with the seafood meal. For a seafood restaurant, these are basic expectations. Very frustrated with both the poor food freshness and careless order preparation. Waste of money. read more

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Great service. Food was fire!! definitely coming back. recommend 10/10. Shrimp and mozzarella are top favorites

Adrian and his team rocks! Good service! Even better food! And all the stuff they provided to make sure we had a clean eating experience is top tier! Can't wait to eat here again! Also, get the Cajun chowder! read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Very cool spot within walking distance of our hotel. When we sat down our waitress gave us two coins for the game machine in the corner. If you pull a stuffed animal you can get free food. I thought this was very cool. We ordered the dinner for two which was 49.99 for this. It was good but needed more sausage and sides. The flavor needed a little something. It was missing something. Very spacious inside the restaurant and very clean. I also liked how if you take a picture and tag them you get a free keychain. Food was good overall! Definitely give them a try. read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Ordered the combo for 2. Good food, good atmosphere, and friendly service. First time visiting and will definitely be returning. read more

Grab A Crab - Combo For 2 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Great food and great service! Our server Vanessa was very kind, friendly, and attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. The food was delicious and we really enjoyed our experience. Definitely appreciated Vanessa's welcoming service and would come back again! read more

First time time coming to Grab a Crab and it was delicious! My friend and I shared a pound of deveined shrimp and added 2 corns and 1/2 sausages. We did the house sauce, medium and really enjoyed it. We also got sweet potatoes fries with ranch. Our other friend got a pound of regular shrimp and with the same sauce on the side and rice. We all really enjoyed it! The service was fast and good. The prices were decent compared to other places we've tried because usually a seafood boil is pricey. The ambience is nice, plenty of seating. It's a plaza and there's street parking. read more

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I mean you 100% get your money worth. I spent $200 and it was the best decision I made. Why? Imagine going out and spending the same but, I was able to do it at home. read more

Adrian is an amazing employee. Very attentive. The ambiance was great they even put the mlb game on upon request. Food is amazing read more

I'm so happy they opened one near me! When you walk in, there's a claw machine on the left where you can try to win plushies that can be exchanged for food. I won the potato plushie but ended up keeping it because it was way too cute. One of the things I love most about this place is the combos. The combo for two is such a good deal, you get two seafood boils, two sides, and one fried item. It's WAY more than enough food for two people, and for the price, it's definitely worth it. I also love that the combo comes with potatoes and corn. Their sauce is so good, especially because it has a lot of garlic chunks in it. I also haven't encountered any mushy or overcooked shrimp, whether I've dined in or ordered takeout. I'll definitely be coming here often! read more

Grab A Crab made celebrating my sister-in-law's birthday truly special. I really appreciated that they offered both reservations and a waitlist, making planning easy. The service was attentive, friendly, and welcoming from start to finish. The seafood was packed with excellent flavor, and everything tasted fresh. The only minor drawback was the garlic noodles, which were a little overcooked. In addition, Elva was awesome! Overall, we had an excellent dining experience and will gladly return. Highly recommend this spot for delicious seafood, celebrations, outstanding hospitality, and memorable meals with family and friends. Five stars without hesitation because everyone left happy, satisfied, smiling, and eager back. read more

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It has been a while since I've been to a Cajun shop. The service was phenomenal. I would give a 5 stars for that. Parking is easy to find, since you have plethora of parking downstairs. This place have plenty of seating, and you are given a coin per person to try out their claw machine. It is pretty cool. The food was pretty good overall, I didn't have any issues, the seasoning was pretty good and standard. The only thing is that I wasn't sure why the rice took forever to come out, it is not like they didn't plan on cooking rice that day? I was hoping to try out some of the rice and sauce towards the beginning, but it is OK, the staff was really accommodating about that, there's not much that they could do about It. The ambience of the restaurant is chill, expected to be a casual spot amenities included gloves at the table and a bib. read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Great restaurant! Ask for Vanessa--she was incredibly helpful, attentive, and made sure all of our needs were taken care of. The service was quick, friendly, and professional. Definitely recommend! read more

Grab A Crab - Claw machine ! Great chance to win free food!!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

Food was amazing service was amazing our server Vanessa helped me find something important! read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

We absolutely love this place . Food is delicious but also the staff is great . Vanessa was our waiter and she was amazing and attentive . Can't wait to come back . We joined the point system so you know will be coming back :) read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

This is the go to stop!! So delicious and our server Vanessa was so attentive and great!! read more

Grab A Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California

First time trying this place and was very impressed! Their combo for 2 was more than enough for the two of us. You get to choose 2 seafoods, corn, sausage, potatoes, and 3 different sides - great value for $50! Will definitely come back because very blown away by the taste and quality of the food read more

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Came here for the first time wanting to try some an alternative for some cajun broil. Came here on a Saturday night and waited for about 15-20 mins which wasn't too bad. Line started forming when we got here so came at a good time. Plenty of seating and tv's for entertainment here as they were showing cartoons one one tv and the basketball game on another so definitely ideal for a family here. We were given 4 tokens; one for each kid for their claw machine. However, the claw machine wasn't as friendly as I didn't see anyone win that night. We ordered their Combo which came with sausages, shrimp, potatoes and clams. They did forget our clams at first. Appetizers we chose their sweet potato fries, lemon pepper wings and gumbo. Food overall was ok. The flavor wasn't too bad as it's comparable to other cajun broil places. Just wasn't a fan of the corn as it wasn't really cooked properly. Pricing here wasn't bad and service was ok. Friend said they came a couple of months ago and still getting their alcohol license at the time. When we went, they were still waiting for their alcohol license so be warned that they don't serve alcohol here yet. read more

Came on a tuesday and they gave is 4 tokens for a party of 6 for the claw machine. Sadly we didnt win any plush but we were close. Ordered 2 lbs of crawfish, combo for 2 with onion rings and upgraded calamari and popcorn chicken. My friend decided on getting the membership which was 10.99 or 11.99 and you get 2 lbs of seafood, appetizer, and 5% cashback. Her kid wanted the snowcrab so tuesday was the best day because it was 14.99/ cluster. This only happens on your first membership purchase, otherwise it will just be their daily specials. I ordered rice but it was really dry. I didnt like that they brought it out first and since it was busy, it took about 20 minutes for our boil to come out. By that time my rice was kind of cold but since i mixed it with sauce, it was bearable. The crawfish was also frozen. Sauce needs more garlic but i guess to some this amount would be perfect. Limes were cut soo small you had to squeeze 10+ to fill your salt and pepper cup. They give you a clamp and scissors to cut the snow crab so thats a plus. No alcohol yet but i was told they would have it im a month. Will have to check after March or april. Service was great, my water was refilled multiple times. read more

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This location of Grab A Crab is in Monterey Park in the Atlantic Time Square. There is parking in the underground structure. My boyfriend and I have been fans of Grab A Crab since we've been to their location in Hacienda Heights so I was happy to try this new location. For those who have not been to Grab A Crab, they are a cajun boil restaurant. A fun attraction they have are their crane games where each table gets tokens and you can win ingredients for your boil. This location is smaller than their Hacienda Heights location but it seems less busy. They have a Yelp Waitlist you can hop on if you come during a busy time. We came here with my boyfriend's friends, so there was a total of 4 of us. It made sense to get their Combo for 4 ($79.95) which comes with 4 Classic Seafood, 4 Classic Appetizers, 4 pieces of sausages, 2 potatoes, 2 pieces of corn and 2 eggs. We added 2 corns ($1.75/each). For the classic seafood we picked 2 lbs of shrimp, 1 lb of crawfish, and 1lb of snow crab legs, which there was an upgrade for. And for the appetizers we picked the fries, onion rings, gumbo and chicken tenders, which was also an upgrade ($3.50). We actually added another lb of shrimp ($11.99/lb) after we finished the first order. We all enjoyed the food for the most part. Their shrimps were big and juicy. The crawfish were decent for not being in season. We did observe a few things like less garlic in the sauce. As for the sides, the chicken tenders were surprisingly good. The fries and onion rings were average. Too heavy for me to eat too much of it, but good for the boys to fill up. Service at this location seems to be lacking. Missing items like the salt, peppers, limes, sauces for appetizers, multiple follow ups. Keep having to waive them down for things. It's funny that this location is less busy but less on top of things compared to their Hacienda Height location. Great spot for a Cajun boil, especially when you don't want to wait. Their combos used to be a lot better but they've split them into classic and premium items, and a lot of the items we used to get are now premium and requires upgrade. Nevertheless I can see us coming back. read more

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In a mood for a fun Cajun crab place? Check out this place! I came to grab a crab on Sunday night with some friends and it was a blast. Adrian the waiter helped us with the claw machine. Everyone got a chance to try and win but I'm terrible at claw games. We got the combo for 4 and it was 4 pounds of shrimp. The fries were nice and crispy as well. Overall, a fun time. The restaurant is nice and clean despite how messy our hands got. read more

Ambiance of this place was indeed great! Music wasn't loud, the dodgers were playing and WINNING, there was a MMA match going on as well. This place has it all! Not to mention, ADRIAN with the A++ service with the food recommendations that hit the spot. Oysters were fresh, shrimp were delicious, and the beer was COLD! It's the type of recommendations that make you come back again and again. Not to mention, convenient. You can come here and have dinner before or after watching a movie at AMC theaters. No long waits, no need to wait in line at other Cajun restaurants when Grab A Crab has it all! read more

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We randomly discovered this place and honestly can't believe how good the deals are. Everything was already reasonably priced, but the specials took it to another level. They normally have a combo deal for two people (around $46) that includes 2 pounds of seafood (shrimp, clams, etc.), sausage, potatoes, corn, two sides, and a fried item. We were planning to do the 2-lb shrimp combo, but when we came in on a Tuesday evening, they had even better offers. We got 5% cash back on the entire bill and snow crab legs for $14.99 per pound, which is an incredible deal. On top of that, we signed up for their membership ($10.99/year), and it immediately paid for itself we got 2 pounds of shrimp for free (1 lb for signing up + 300 bonus points). Total no-brainer. The shrimp quality was great, huge size shrimps and fresh.. The sauce was really good as well. Minor note: everything is served in a large cylinder-style plate, so the sauce pools at the bottom and you have to dig a bit to get it (similar to a bag at Boiling Crab). Not a dealbreaker, just something to note. Huge shoutout to our server Ahrian!! incredibly kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and gave great recommendations. Service alone made the experience even better. The ambience was fantastic: vibrant colors, fun wall decor, lots of TVs, and a lively atmosphere. When we walked in, they even gave us two free coins for the claw machine, which was such a cute touch. If you win, you get a free meal, which is such a fun incentive. One important note: while the food is amazing, this is not a place I'd consider safe for toddlers. We have two-year-old twins and came for date night (without them), and after seeing the setup, we wouldn't bring them here at this age. Also, if you're someone who sucks the sauce off shrimp heads like I do...be careful. I ended up poking the inside of my mouth because the shells were very sharp and bled a little. Overall, we had an amazing experience! food, service, deals, and atmosphere were all on point. We're already members now and will 100% be coming back read more

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My first time trying crab! The food was super good and our server david gave us all the lime and utensils needed to eat. David was super chill and showed us the basics and made ordering light work. The ambiance of the restaurant is so vibes. The staff give each person a coin to play the claw machine for free and if you win you can turn in your plushie for more food! read more

Grab A Crab - Lobby - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Monterey Park, California