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Love this place for quick seafood boils. The shrimp lovers special is prefect amount for a seafood boil craving without spending a hundred dollars. Add sausage and a some fries and you'll be super full. Service is always quick and staff is very nice.
Excellent service seems to be the main draw here. We had the kindest staff wait on us and give us everything we need. The girls were eagle-eyed and refilled our water glasses the moment they were half empty. The bathroom was clean - which is a must if you're eating with your hands. The food is great - typical Cajun seafood boil that is available everywhere but here the portions seem to be smaller. Very delicious but not generously portioned compared to say, Kickin Crab.
The seafood here is really fresh. The crab add-on is a great deal. If you have kids the mild is still a bit spicy. I suggest no spice. HAPPY CRABING!!
They have mala as part of the sauce. I requested for everything but mala with mild spicy. Didnt realize that mild spicy would still have mala in it. Would get no spicy as i am not a fan of mala for seafood boils. For every pound, you get 1 corn and 1 potato. I think the crawfish are in season right now because they were pretty big. It also seems like they use jumbo shrimp. Clams seem like it is over 1 lb too because at other places they give you half that amount. Wouldn't get fries next time because i got too many potatoes. And the potatoes were not small. Service was a little slow but it might be because there isnt enough workers. But they still got things done. Would come back though.
Another seafood boil restaurant on Main st? Yay! I love seafoods so for sure gotta try it out. When we arrived, there was only one party inside. Kinda scary lol we still ordered. The family pack with the add on of snow crab legs for an additional $10 was the way to go. DO NOT ORDER THE CRAB LEGS BY ITSELF. I didn't notice the price until the bill came out. It was close to $40 for like 1 1/2 - 2 clusters only. Better off getting another family pack with the add on. They have a few flavors to choose from. We ordered the original Cajun which was the garlic & lemon mixed for both bags. However, they ended up giving us "The Boom" for the family pack. It was basically a mixture of all the sauces. We didn't choose it in the first place because it included the numbing sauce. We didn't tell them since it wasn't that bad. Not that spicy. I enjoyed the original Cajun more. It was so flavorful!! The side of fried rice was a good deal. It had the wok flavor. That was a plus =] Service was good. I don't mind returning =] their crab legs were fresh and the size was good. Hope it stay that way.
Decided to give this place a try since Boiling Crab was going to be a 100+ min wait. Got the family pack - shrimp, crawfish and snow crab (+$10)! Shrimp was ok, crawfish were juice and the snow crab was absolutely worth the upgrade! It also came with boiled eggs, potato and corn. We got the mild original cajun sauce and it did have a bit of a kick. Service was friendly!
Stopped by The Jumping Lobster on Main Street after driving by--it's been around for a minute so we finally decided to give it a try. They had a deal going on for $12.99 per pound on the shrimp seafood boil, which caught our attention. We ordered 2 pounds of the seafood boil, a large side of rice, garlic bread, and Cajun fries. The garlic bread was nothing special--pretty mid. The white rice, though, was actually really good. The seafood boil itself was decent, but nothing that really stood out. One thing that stood out (not in a good way) was the sauce--they were very stingy with it. I had to order an extra side because my boil wasn't saucy enough, and they do charge extra for that. Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. The aesthetics and portion sizes were solid, but there's definitely room for improvement, especially with the sauce.
This is a fun spot to visit on Main Street. Parking in the back is easy. This is why I love eating in Alhambra. The interior is bright and cheerful. The staff are friendly and helpful. They offer a decent beer selection and you get plenty of food for your money! Great place for a casual date, a meal with the family, or just hanging with friends. We started with the butterfly shrimp with Cajun fries. The shrimp were big and everything was fried perfectly. We also ordered the seafood family pack with the original Cajun sauce. You get to pick three seafood items. We chose shrimp, crab legs and fried tilapia. It also comes with corn on the cob and potatoes (literally three big boiled potatoes), boiled eggs, and sausage. For the sauce, you pick the heat level. We went with mild and it had a good kick. The food was a little on the salty side, so be prepared to wash it down with lots of water or beer. Next time I want to order mussels and add a side of steamed rice to break up the flavor a little. It's a messy meal, but you get bibs and gloves and they cover your table with butcher paper, so clean up is a snap. It was so much food and there was plenty to take home! We'll be back.
I found this place by accident, and I'm glad I did. The service was good and the food was delicious! Great value and service. I'll definitely be back again.
Came here to try Lobster Pasta and it was delicious. the serving size was just right. Pasta with soda and tip is around $40 . The place has very nice decors and Instagram worthy . I will definitely try the lobster roll and shrimp Boil. There was no wait and service was fast,
Omg! I can rave about this place!!! The food amazing!! The Service amazing and the ambience is amazing! For a seafood boil great prices and many options. It's saucy and so yummy!!! And the restaurant is clean! Yes! I been there a few times and I just keep wanting more!
Service is fast but sometimes they forget to bring me utensils or my rice but the $50 deal with snow crab clusters is the best deal so I always come back because the portions are worth it. I think it has less of a garlicky taste like most seafood boil places and more of an Asian flavor if that makes sense but still super yummy and hits the spot when I'm craving seafood boil and don't want to wait long or spend too much.
Finally got the chance to try Jumpin' Lobster over the weekend. Hubby & I had only walked by and got some to-go menus to look at previously. It seems like they got rid of their sushi/omakase and are mainly focusing on their seafood boil. I was a bit worried about it being directly across the street from a popular staple for Cajun seafood boil, but their "The Boom (Mix 'em All)" seasoning was really unique AND might I even say I enjoyed it more than the competitor across the street! Oh ho ho! I love that they give out lime wedges, bibs and gloves automatically. I was told their "Original Cajun" is a combination of cajun, lemon butter, and garlic butter seasoning (more-so the usual cajun seafood boil mix); and their "The Boom (Mix 'em All)" also contains a Sichuan Mala, which you can definitely taste and was really good. Hubby & I both enjoyed. We ordered 1 lb. of Shrimp & 1 lb. of Crawfish. Surprisingly, the crawfish was fresher than the shrimp. We'll come back just for this which crawfish is still in season in the summer. Some of the shrimp was difficult to peel, so we felt like it must a bit older... But I do like that all boils come with 1 Corn and 1 Potato. I just don't know if they count that towards the pound weight... We also ordered the Jumpin' Lobster Specialty Lobster Roll. It was pretty good and comes with Cajun fries, but I don't know if I'd order again. They have fountain sodas and some Beers and Sojus from what I recall. Restaurant space is open and clean with sea animals strewn over their walls. I think they could probably utilize making some lunch specials or maybe even a happy hour menu to utilize the nice Japanese-style bar in the back. Restrooms are clean. Service was fairly quick. They have their own parking lot (shared with Rick's burger / 38°), or you park at any of the lots over by First Street and walk over. Will be back again :)
3 months ago
3 months ago
4.6 I like them better than their competitor across the street because they have a more comfy atmosphere, peeled shrimp option (sometimes I just don't want to get messy), steamed veggies to accompany the tasty sauce (to feel just a little healthier lol) other dishes besides the Cajun boil (variety!). Shrimp were fresh and pretty large. Sauce was very salty but then again I feel all these cajun boil places are always too salty anyways. The chef does the stir fry dishes pretty well. I've had their chili shrimp, orange chicken and salmon. They are pretty good deals for their price and comes with a plate of rice (more vehicle for the sauce!) They also have a good deals like pick 3 for $40-something bucks. read more
12 days ago
Love this place for quick seafood boils. The shrimp lovers special is prefect amount for a seafood boil craving without spending a hundred dollars. Add sausage and a some fries and you'll be super full. Service is always quick and staff is very nice. read more
Excellent service seems to be the main draw here. We had the kindest staff wait on us and give us everything we need. The girls were eagle-eyed and refilled our water glasses the moment they were half empty. The bathroom was clean - which is a must if you're eating with your hands. The food is great - typical Cajun seafood boil that is available everywhere but here the portions seem to be smaller. Very delicious but not generously portioned compared to say, Kickin Crab. read more
14 days ago
They have mala as part of the sauce. I requested for everything but mala with mild spicy. Didnt realize that mild spicy would still have mala in it. Would get no spicy as i am not a fan of mala for seafood boils. For every pound, you get 1 corn and 1 potato. I think the crawfish are in season right now because they were pretty big. It also seems like they use jumbo shrimp. Clams seem like it is over 1 lb too because at other places they give you half that amount. Wouldn't get fries next time because i got too many potatoes. And the potatoes were not small. Service was a little slow but it might be because there isnt enough workers. But they still got things done. Would come back though. read more
4 months ago
Another seafood boil restaurant on Main st? Yay! I love seafoods so for sure gotta try it out. When we arrived, there was only one party inside. Kinda scary lol we still ordered. The family pack with the add on of snow crab legs for an additional $10 was the way to go. DO NOT ORDER THE CRAB LEGS BY ITSELF. I didn't notice the price until the bill came out. It was close to $40 for like 1 1/2 - 2 clusters only. Better off getting another family pack with the add on. They have a few flavors to choose from. We ordered the original Cajun which was the garlic & lemon mixed for both bags. However, they ended up giving us "The Boom" for the family pack. It was basically a mixture of all the sauces. We didn't choose it in the first place because it included the numbing sauce. We didn't tell them since it wasn't that bad. Not that spicy. I enjoyed the original Cajun more. It was so flavorful!! The side of fried rice was a good deal. It had the wok flavor. That was a plus =] Service was good. I don't mind returning =] their crab legs were fresh and the size was good. Hope it stay that way. read more
9 months ago
Decided to give this place a try since Boiling Crab was going to be a 100+ min wait. Got the family pack - shrimp, crawfish and snow crab (+$10)! Shrimp was ok, crawfish were juice and the snow crab was absolutely worth the upgrade! It also came with boiled eggs, potato and corn. We got the mild original cajun sauce and it did have a bit of a kick. Service was friendly! read more
6 months ago
Stopped by The Jumping Lobster on Main Street after driving by--it's been around for a minute so we finally decided to give it a try. They had a deal going on for $12.99 per pound on the shrimp seafood boil, which caught our attention. We ordered 2 pounds of the seafood boil, a large side of rice, garlic bread, and Cajun fries. The garlic bread was nothing special--pretty mid. The white rice, though, was actually really good. The seafood boil itself was decent, but nothing that really stood out. One thing that stood out (not in a good way) was the sauce--they were very stingy with it. I had to order an extra side because my boil wasn't saucy enough, and they do charge extra for that. Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. The aesthetics and portion sizes were solid, but there's definitely room for improvement, especially with the sauce. read more
This is a fun spot to visit on Main Street. Parking in the back is easy. This is why I love eating in Alhambra. The interior is bright and cheerful. The staff are friendly and helpful. They offer a decent beer selection and you get plenty of food for your money! Great place for a casual date, a meal with the family, or just hanging with friends. We started with the butterfly shrimp with Cajun fries. The shrimp were big and everything was fried perfectly. We also ordered the seafood family pack with the original Cajun sauce. You get to pick three seafood items. We chose shrimp, crab legs and fried tilapia. It also comes with corn on the cob and potatoes (literally three big boiled potatoes), boiled eggs, and sausage. For the sauce, you pick the heat level. We went with mild and it had a good kick. The food was a little on the salty side, so be prepared to wash it down with lots of water or beer. Next time I want to order mussels and add a side of steamed rice to break up the flavor a little. It's a messy meal, but you get bibs and gloves and they cover your table with butcher paper, so clean up is a snap. It was so much food and there was plenty to take home! We'll be back. read more
3 months ago
I found this place by accident, and I'm glad I did. The service was good and the food was delicious! Great value and service. I'll definitely be back again. read more
Came here to try Lobster Pasta and it was delicious. the serving size was just right. Pasta with soda and tip is around $40 . The place has very nice decors and Instagram worthy . I will definitely try the lobster roll and shrimp Boil. There was no wait and service was fast, read more
3 months ago
Omg! I can rave about this place!!! The food amazing!! The Service amazing and the ambience is amazing! For a seafood boil great prices and many options. It's saucy and so yummy!!! And the restaurant is clean! Yes! I been there a few times and I just keep wanting more! read more
3 months ago
Service is fast but sometimes they forget to bring me utensils or my rice but the $50 deal with snow crab clusters is the best deal so I always come back because the portions are worth it. I think it has less of a garlicky taste like most seafood boil places and more of an Asian flavor if that makes sense but still super yummy and hits the spot when I'm craving seafood boil and don't want to wait long or spend too much. read more
Finally got the chance to try Jumpin' Lobster over the weekend. Hubby & I had only walked by and got some to-go menus to look at previously. It seems like they got rid of their sushi/omakase and are mainly focusing on their seafood boil. I was a bit worried about it being directly across the street from a popular staple for Cajun seafood boil, but their "The Boom (Mix 'em All)" seasoning was really unique AND might I even say I enjoyed it more than the competitor across the street! Oh ho ho! I love that they give out lime wedges, bibs and gloves automatically. I was told their "Original Cajun" is a combination of cajun, lemon butter, and garlic butter seasoning (more-so the usual cajun seafood boil mix); and their "The Boom (Mix 'em All)" also contains a Sichuan Mala, which you can definitely taste and was really good. Hubby & I both enjoyed. We ordered 1 lb. of Shrimp & 1 lb. of Crawfish. Surprisingly, the crawfish was fresher than the shrimp. We'll come back just for this which crawfish is still in season in the summer. Some of the shrimp was difficult to peel, so we felt like it must a bit older... But I do like that all boils come with 1 Corn and 1 Potato. I just don't know if they count that towards the pound weight... We also ordered the Jumpin' Lobster Specialty Lobster Roll. It was pretty good and comes with Cajun fries, but I don't know if I'd order again. They have fountain sodas and some Beers and Sojus from what I recall. Restaurant space is open and clean with sea animals strewn over their walls. I think they could probably utilize making some lunch specials or maybe even a happy hour menu to utilize the nice Japanese-style bar in the back. Restrooms are clean. Service was fairly quick. They have their own parking lot (shared with Rick's burger / 38°), or you park at any of the lots over by First Street and walk over. Will be back again :) read more
This place finally opened! I was glad to see a new shrimp boil place in the neighborhood besides the across the street crab spot. Loved the decor, very colorful clean and fun. The servers were amazing, friendly and extra attentive. There's a large variety of menu items to choose from; Shrimp boil, Chinese, sushi rolls and more. We ordered the shrimp boil and some sushi rolls, everything tasted good but would've preferred a stronger cajun taste, less buttery and more spice flavor in the shrimp boil. I still like the idea of the food variety so will return to try other items and hopefully improved cajun shrimp boil taste. read more
Finally got to try Jumpin' Lobster, the new seafood spot in the neighborhood that we've been eyeing for a while. With so many great food options in Alhambra, seafood fans usually head straight to Boiling Crab across the street--but that place always has a crazy long wait. So it was a pleasant surprise to be seated right away at Jumpin' Lobster, especially with our party of six already gathered. The restaurant has a large, clean interior with plenty of seating, and the decor is fun and modern, fitting the seafood boil vibe. There were two women working the floor, and they were both super polite and attentive--no rushing, no pressure, just solid service all around. The menu really surprised me. I expected your standard lobster and seafood boil options, but this place has egg rolls, noodles, chicken tenders, ribs, and more. Definitely not a one-trick pony. Here's what we ordered: - I went with the Jumpin' Lobster Special - the lobster roll with sweet potato fries. No regrets there. - Miori got the 1 lb of peeled shrimp, which was great because she didn't have to mess with shells. - Our son went for the butterfly shrimp basket with Cajun fries--a solid pick. - Our friends ordered a variety of items, and everyone at the table was happy with their food. A larger party came in while we were eating and asked us how the food was--we gave them the thumbs up, especially since getting seated quickly is already a win compared to the usual seafood spots nearby. There's also plenty of parking in the lot behind the restaurant, which makes it super convenient for larger groups or family outings. Loved the plastic gloves and bibs they provided--kept the mess to a minimum and made cleanup easy. Highlights: - Seated immediately (huge bonus compared to Boiling Crab) - Wide, unexpected menu with something for everyone - Friendly, attentive service with zero rush - Clean space with nice decor and plenty of seating - Ample parking in the back - Loved the gloves and bibs for the seafood experience If you're craving seafood in Alhambra and want a more relaxed, quicker alternative to Boiling Crab, Jumpin' Lobster is absolutely worth checking out. We'll definitely be back to try more from the menu. read more
So..this place just opened up in my parent's neighborhood and they wanted to try it. This is definitely the only place I know where you can get sushi, Cajun, noodles, fried riced and lobster rolls all in one place, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing. Because they offer so many different items, they don't seem to specialize in one thing. The Cajun bags were too salty, albeit the shrimp had a good texture to it. The noodles (which I normally wouldn't order but my mom wanted them) looked bland and colorless. The Cajun fries were okay, nothing special. My daughter loves salmon nigiri so she really enjoyed it. When I tried it, the rice was cold and flavorless. I wasn't expecting much when I saw the main menu (which I forgot to take a picture of). It looks like a Togo menu brochure if you know what I mean. The cheap looking menu did not match the nice aesthetic and decor of the restaurant. Service was good, a little too good? When we first sat, we were approached by three different servers within one minute span of each other asking if we were ready. I really hope this place does well, especially being across from another well known Cajun place. read more
3 months ago
26 days ago
Ngl came here because boiling crab had an 1 hour wait. But after having their seafood I'll definitely be back for their lower cost and plump shrimp! Shrimp was 12.99 per pound when we went and we got the mixed sauce. Sauce is good and has a little bit of Szechuan flavoring. Shrimp were big and juicy and I love that it comes with a potato and corn!! I happened to get a HUGE potato (maybe 2/3 the size of a russet potato) but the other order got a regular sized potato so maybe you'll get extra lucky with your potato size. Service was great and attentive. Total meal with 2lb shrimp + Cajun fries came out to be 35$ after tax!! Great pricing and we will be back. read more
3 months ago
1 year ago
Great beer selection, from Sapporo Premium, Tsingtao, Heineken, Modelo, Paicifco and they have Soju too! Soju is like a light wine drink that can be a great alternative. We had the Calamari Squid for appetizers and the Salt & Pepper Crab. Make sure to try the "Boom Sauce" , you can choose the level of "spicy" that you prefer. The entrance has an awareness light display...WOW factor . They have "All you can eat" and " Family Pack" and a "Shrimp Special" too. The staff is friendly and professional too The restrooms are clean and well kept. read more
4 months ago
Recently opened and had to check out. Our first time here, anything seafood count us in.... Was given a complementary two piece California roll. We ordered 1 pound of shrimp, bomb flavor mild, which was pretty good. Excited to see "salt and pepper crab" on menu, of course, had to order it, sadly we now regret that as it was overcooked and so dry that the meat stuck to the shell. No complaints about the service that was good. So wanted to like this place but we are undecided if we will come back. read more
1 year ago
I ordered the 1-lb shrimp with The Boom sauce (mild spicy) along with Cajun fries and a fountain drink. Everything was absolutely delicious! The shrimp was fresh and high quality, and I loved that they included corn on the cob and potato as part of the meal - nice touch that made it feel like a complete feast. What really impressed me was how flavorful the sauce was without being oily or greasy. They also had a full selection of condiments (ketchup, hot sauce) right at the table, which was convenient. My server Emily provided outstanding customer service - she was attentive and really took care of everything I needed throughout my meal. The entire staff seemed on top of their game. The restaurant itself was spotless, from the dining area to the restroom. The music was at a perfect volume where you could still have a conversation. Prices were very reasonable for the quality and portion size you get. This place really delivers on all fronts - great food, excellent service, clean environment, and good value. I'm already planning my next visit! Highly recommended for anyone craving fresh, flavorful seafood in a welcoming atmosphere. read more
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1 year ago
We came across this location when other restaurants we wanted to go to were busy. And we now LOVE IT!! Been back again!! Food is great , price is amazing for the amount of food we received. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The room is nice and fresh and with a large TV. They also serve alcohol.. you HAVE TO TRY IT! The family meal is a lot and we loved t ! read more
5 months ago
Great spot! Service was awesome. Very polite and attentive. Food was great. The only thing I did not like was that there was too many eggs in my bag lol sorry I don't like it. Other than that I have to say it was delicious and yes we would definitely go back. I do visit the Monterey park location more only because it's closer to my home. This new location is really nice though it's really cool inside! Definitely a must try :) read more
6 months ago
I just got food from here and didn't even finish it. Not good at all tbh, the fries taste like they were just heated up from earlier & the shrimp isn't great. I put two stars because the customer service was good but I don't recommend the butterfly shrimp with fries at all. read more
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