Haven't reviewed anything in a while, but when a restaurant deserves 5 stars, it deserves 5 stars!!!! Been here about 5 times and it has not missed. Juicy special sauce is TOOOO BOMBBBBBB. The flavor is top tier. Have not been to a seafood boil with this flavor and this consistency. Shrimp is also nice and crunchy and they also cut it in half to make it easy to peel. Parking easy. Friendly service. Music poppin & not too loud. Will come here again and tell more friends to eat here! Edit: if u like sausages, probs don't order that here, it's just sliced hot dogs. Probs only downfall. Seafood bomb tho Edit edit: Individual baggies IS TOP TIER!!!!! They even rebag for u if u don't finish. read more

Came here for the seafood boil and left mostly satisfied. Got the headless shrimp with the "Juicy" flavor -- a blend of all their seasonings -- and it was genuinely good, solid 8/10. The Cajun fries held their own too. Prices are fair, actually a bit cheaper than comparable spots in SD, and the space itself is large, clean, and nice inside. We were seated quickly with no wait. That said, a few things brought the experience down. The staffing was clearly not enough for the volume of guests -- as the night picked up, service noticeably slowed, and it felt like the waiters were stretched thin through no fault of their own. That's a management issue. The sausage portion options are oddly limited too -- only a half pound or full pound, nothing in between, which feels unnecessarily restrictive. Biggest miss: the calamari. One bite and I was done -- it had "frozen grocery store bag" written all over it. Skip it entirely. The garlic bread is in the same boat, obviously store-bought, though it's passable enough. Stick to the seafood boil, avoid the appetizers, and hope you visit on a well-staffed night.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Quite literally one of the worst crab boil AND service experience I've ever had. Sean, my server, made my dining experience twice as long as it needed to be. First, he comes over within a minute of me sitting down and I say I need a few minutes to decide which he responds by not coming back for 10+ minutes! Then he takes my order and I get my food but then I have to wait for him to bring the utensils?! Then, I get the utensils and I'm eating and I'm real realizing this food sucks!! There's no seasoning, it's literally just a bag of seafood and oil smh. I tried to get his attention so I can get some salt and pepper and it took him over 15 minutes to come over to me?!!!!!!!! Whole time I'm waiting this dude is cleaning dirty tables that are empty!!!!!!!! Mind you, after it took him super long to come back the second time, I asked for a new server and instead of obliging management said he was new and that I should just stop anyone that's walking by and ask for what I need and then proceeded to just sent me over a drink from the bar that I didn't order?? Like thank you but fulfilling my request would've been apology enough!! The icing on the cake was when I did stop someone to get my to go boxes and instead of getting it for me, she went and told him and he came back over and asked me if that's what she said?!! Like whatttt???????????? The overall incompetence was quite infuriating and I would 100% recommend Crab Hut on Convoy over them!! I'm so mad I just wanted to try somewhere new smh Yoooo go read their other bad reviews!! "Management" only responds to threaten and belittle the complainants like they've never heard the word accountability before?! Bro yall suck as a business and should convert into a karaoke spot or something read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - My leftovers that I was gonna buy some seasoning from crab hut for but ended up just leaving it bc no just noo. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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Decided to randomly stop by this spot and I am glad I did. It is a cute little place in a strip mall in Point Loma and conveniently located right off the I 8 exit. I ordered the King Crab Jumbo Combo for $130. It came with 1 lb snow crab legs, 1 lb crawfish, 2 lb shrimp (head off), 1 lb green mussels, 3 eggs, 6 corn, 6 potatoes, and half a pound of sausage. The menu says it feeds two to three people, but honestly it was more than enough for four to five. The portion was very generous. The flavoring was great. One thing to note though is that their "spicy" is more like a medium level spice. So even if you order spicy, expect something closer to mild to medium heat. Service was fine. Nothing spectacular but exactly what you would expect from a seafood boil place. You do most of the work cracking everything open while the staff keeps drinks and refills coming. Overall I would definitely come back if I am in the area again. I would also love to try their po boy next time. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - King Crab Jumbo Combo Special ($130) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Picked up a shrimp po boy with sweet potato fries to go because I had to have something from the South to celebrate Fat Tuesday. Service was very friendly and I appreciated they confirmed the right person was picking up the order. Restaurant wasn't too busy but then again it was almost 9 pm. Liked the casual vibe and saw lots of seating available for large groups. Sandwich was really good filled with an abundance of crispy shrimp, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo. The bread was warm and toasty but not the French bread that I was used to when growing up on the MS Gulf Coast. Overall enjoyed the Sandwich and had to save half for the next day because the excellent fries filled me up. Generous serving of perfectly fried, not greasy sweet potatoes. I would definitely come back if in the Point Loma neighborhood to try some of their other menu items. read more

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I placed a to go order online, that said to give them 15 minutes. Come 15 minutes later, I walk in and my order was never started. So there was an additional 10 minute wait. Anytime I come to a seafood place, I always get their mix of sauces, and I chose the mix here as well. & Somehow, it was salty but also plain. & The seafood wasn't not fresh. That was the biggest disappointment. read more

The Setting: It's Friday night, and after some mild discussion, we decided to walk over to King Crab. We were seated immediately. No silverware, no problem.... Gloves and bibs on & the noshing commenced. Two large waters at the ready. Mini garbage can waiting for us to fill it with our discards. The Feast: Sausage & Snow Crab Legs - Juicy special Sauce - Medium Clams & Shrimp - juicy special Sauce - Medium We received two potatoes and two little pieces of (ears of) corn. (The potatoes & corn were delish!) The verdict: Everything was very good. The juicy special sauce is garlicky, oily, salty, and delicious. The service is attentive. The place is spacious & clean. It was messy eating, but it was kind of fun & very enjoyable. The menu features a number of seafood & land items you can order in your seafood boil, as well as fried items, appetizers, alcoholic & nonalcoholic (including Boba) drinks! There's plenty of parking in the ample lot. I recommend King Crab! read more

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The service was ok. The atmosphere was very casual but the food was overpriced and underwhelming. There's not a whole lot to say other than I've been there once and that's enough as there are better places to spend your cash and calorie intake. read more

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King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil is the place to go if you love...1. Seafood. 2. a bag of your own Seafood. 3. To eat Seafood by yourself. 4. Not sharing your Seafood! they do have individual packs and at a great price! It's a big place so you can have a seafood party too! Seafood is fresh and of course, you can choose the sauce and more! The lady who served us was very attentive and polite. She always came by to ask if we need anything. Try this place...you will move it! read more

This is me and my girlfriends favorite seafood boil spot! The lobster tail is delicious and the sauces they have are spectacular. The prices are also very good. The times we have gone are pretty quiet but the service is very good. They also have sports games playing on their tv's which is a plus. I would definitely recommend this spot. read more

First and foremost this place needs a lot more seasoning. Had the two lobster tails with corn and sausage. Way too much sausage and i still got a half a pound. The service was okay but our server kept getting confused with what we all ordered. The ambiance of the place is okay, nothing crazy.. ohhh and the drinks definitely not great. I would've thought this was actually going to be good but it was definitely mid. The wings are actually fire!!! Probably the best thing they have, should just be a wing spot. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood downtown San Diego, CA Food: We ordered the lobster and shrimp boil which was really good... well delicious even! It was served hot and the seasoning was awesome. The Spicy Thai Wings were delicious, seasoned perfectly with the right amount of sauce. The Garlic bread was pretty good also, only wished it was grilled also. Service: Awesome service, friendly, and accommodating. The place was packed (mother's day) however service didn't suffer. This establishment ran like a well oiled machine! Ambiance: The restaurant was clean and well organized, I couldn't get enough of the shark on the wall... pretty cool. read more

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Been here 2x and loved it both times. Service can sometimes be a little slow, but it's well worth it. I love the variety of sauces and the prices of the crab don't break the bank. Neither did the lobster tails. Looks like I have missed some photos that I forgot to upload. For sure will be back! read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Fantastic meal - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was amazing--everything tasted so fresh, and the service was excellent! Dipping the garlic bread in the boil was so good too. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

The restaurant is HUGE. There is so many tables inside and the parking outside is ample. I got the gumbo and it was so perfectly seasoned with a good amount of spice. My party also ordered the peach smoothie and the brown sugar milk tea and both were solid. The sesame balls were also soft and sweet/savory. For the seafood boil itself, we got 1/2 a pound of both black and green mussels. A pound of snow crab, 2lbs of shrimps, a pound of sausage, and we had some corn/potatoes. We had it mixed with the juicy medium spice sauce which wasn't too bad. I could have gone for the spicier option but the seasoning was good! The service was top tier though. The boss of the restaurant was very welcoming upon entering. And from there the server that took care of us was so attentive and funny! I believe his name was Johnathan. He was attentive bringing us lemons and plates without us needing to ask and he made sure we were having a good time and we had everything we needed during our meal. read more

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Worst food ever. The food was straight grease. not only that the server checked on us about twice. the wings are so trash. even the crab was rubbery fishy plastic. we sent them back and she still tried to charge us. would not recommend at all. we left no tip and left read more

Delicious seafood boil and great service! Our party of 4 went on Monday night and were seated right away. Tony, the owner, made us feel welcome immediately and we even chatted for a bit. All the staff were very friendly and also prompt when we needed anything. There are a lot of different selections on the menu, we ordered 2 specials and 1 dozen oysters. When I tell you the oysters were super fresh and big, you have to order them if you love oysters. The seafood was very fresh, the shrimp was nice and plump as well. We ordered the medium spice level but it was quite spicy! In addition to the seafood, we also tried the chicken wings - they were juicy and crispy. Definitely recommend. There's also a full bar at the front of the restaurant in case you're looking for some refreshments. They're very generous with the margarita! They also serve boba and tea if that's more up your alley, which is as tasty as a the ones you get at the boba shop. Overall, highly recommend King Crab if you're in the area for some fresh seafood! read more

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Tried it for the first time on a Tuesday night. It wasn't packed, which was nice and relaxing. We were greeted and sat down immediately by the friendly staff. The interior was pleasant and huge. Music played overhead but was turned down low enough to just give it a nice ambiance. We ordered the King Crab Jumbo Combo and we were surprised to have it served in a BIG party tray. There was no way 2 people could finish all the food so we had plenty of leftovers. Chose medium spice level and the Juicy Special seasoning. Taste-wise, it was very good but I would have to say I can name 2-3 other seafood boil places that were better tasting. But we still enjoyed it and would go back if we are back in the area. Portion-wise, it seemed to be much more than the other places though. Another plus is there are lots of parking spaces. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - King Crab Jumbo Combo Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

If I picture can say a 1000 words What does these two say I would suggest DELICIOUS great service: Josie was personable and friendly and helpful The manager even was friendly Birthday Dinner was a hit Definitely coming back read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - AFTER: Special A Special B Special C - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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Awesome food and great customer service for my daughter's birthday !! The waitress did however recommend way too much food for the party I had and I was left with way too much extra seafood but my daughter was happy read more

Greatttt spot and good prices for what you get. I've seen a lot of photos of this spot and others' pictures look like the food is smothered in garlic & Cajun which I was excited for. In receiving our bag of delicious seafood, the sauce was fabulous, but really had to dig to the bottom to get all that good seasoning/garlic and just wished there was more of it. Either way we'll be back, that sauce and bread was worth returning for! read more

It was my first time here and it won't be my last! The service was nice, the food even better. This platter came with everything, crab, clams, crawfish, shrimp, eggs, potatoes, sausage and corn! Super garlicky and good! The restaurant is nice and big, perfect for hosting parties. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - King Crab Extreme Combo Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

I really wanted to like this place. Service was slow. We sat at the bar. We thought to order a couple of appetizers then a tray of mussels, shrimp and crab..... however, the experience became interesting and interesting. We decided to not order more. They have good options available. Wide variety! However, the quality and product were underwhelming. We received gumbo in a deli cup. We were confused.... We decided not to order anything else. I hope this was a one off day or maybe they are just known for their seafood boil. Someone let me know... read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

There was no misunderstanding, I was denied service. That's why a bill was brought to me first of all. Your business was prejudice and wanted to get paid first. All parties spoke perfectly clear English. You're more worried about seeing a credit card?! Really! Because when someone pays with Apple Pay, you then request them to pull out the credit card and show you proof that it's theirs? You're a liar. Who the hell pulls out their credit card after paying with Apple Pay. No one, it defeats the purpose of having Apple Pay! You should be more worried about passing the failed inspections of the Health Department than lying to me how your employees misunderstood. Retrain the male manager who made the call and tell him to stop being so ignorant. At same time, retrain yourself on customer service and how not to lie. I came to you with an issue and instead you claim to need to see the credit card for Apple Pay! , you're a joke. Your karma will come in due time. I can tell how bad your energy is and it will lead to you shutting down. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - The aftermath of spending $166 plus - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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Very spacious establishment with lots of seating, even for large parties! The service was pretty good, with the waitstaff constantly checking and making sure we were doing okay. The food was good, but it could have used more flavoring. The Combo E along with the 1lb King Crab was a good portion for two of us! I tried the non-alcoholic piña colada, and I really wish I hadn't!! It was extremely and unevenly icy, with a very syrupy flavor. Not my top choice for seafood boil, but not a bad one either. read more

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Food was great and price for it's price. Service is so so - but they make the place clean and sanitized which is good. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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We love this place. Great food and family-friendly. It casual dining with cool ocean decorations. The staff is always friendly and hard-working. We usually order the house seasoning with crawfish, shrimp, and corn. It's a nice mix of flavors and not spicy. If your kids like seafood and/or you want them to try new food, this is a good place. I stay busy because my little ones don't know how to open the crawfish yet, so I order shrimp too, because it's easier. My family of three goes home very full. The sauce is so good, sometimes I take it home as a base for cooking the next night. read more

It was our last night in Diego I had taste for a Shrimp Po Boy sandwich and Cajun fries. I ordered one for $15, my wife ordered a Fried catfish basket with Cajun Fries for $15, my daughter got the kids 2pc Chicken Tender basket with Sweet Potato Fries for $8.50 and my mom got the Catfish Po-Boy Sandwich for $15. The facility much bigger than expected. My sandwich was pretty good, not a lot of shrimp, could use a bit of seasoning on the breading, but the sauce, bread, lettuce and tomato was great! My wife really wanted a catfish with shrimp basket but they don't offer it and we couldn't just add shrimp without buying a seperate basket. If management is reading this post, that's our only suggestion. read more

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One of our convenient seafood boil favorites for SD. The combo deals are a good amount of food, and they have a bunch of sides and baskets if you don't want steamed seafood. Medium spice level has a kick to it compared to mild. There's plenty of booth and table seating inside, they also have a full bar setup along the front entrance wall. Service has been consistent in checking in, taking orders, and providing scissors or items upon request. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Side of Steamed Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place is so good. We used to go to crab hut downtown but living in OB, this place is easier to get to and just as good (if not better!) Service is great, restaurant has plenty of room and food is always delicious. I could literally drink the sauce. MMMMMM must try! read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - King crab special (for 2-3 people) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

Was looking for a different seafood boil spot and came across this place, first off the food was amazing ! We got the jumbo tray that feeds 2-3 and it was definitely worth it especially for the price. Restaurant is super spacious and great for large party's as well. I'm giving 4 starts only because our server never checked on us after we got our food and my beverage was forgotten but other than that food was great! read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - King Crab Jumbo Combo Special - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

First ever visit on Fat Tuesday so looking forward to some Gumbo. But dang it, they no longer serve it and haven't taken it off the menu yet. Anyway, Husband had spicy shrimp which was very good and plentiful, I had a seafood salad, and it was also very tasty. Only other let down was the clam chowder. Mostly soup and very little clams or potatoes. But I still give it 4 stars for the quality of the entrees and service. read more

I came to pick up an order near closing and had a nice interaction with Tony who I am guessing is the manager, but from a short interaction I can tell the service is great and customers are well taken care of. First time coming but definitely won't be my last:) read more

Went here for the first time for lunch with my best friend. It was both of our first times and we chose to sit farther back in the restaurant for privacy purposes and for conversation. This place is very good for large groups I believe as they can sit parties of 10 or more. Off the bat I went to the bathroom and it was honestly not that clean. They had no toilet seat covers and there was feces in one of the stalls. I saw a worker come in and she glanced at it, washed her hands, and didn't even think to flush it. Maybe that's not her job, but they should still keep in cleanly. Bathrooms are very big for me because you can tell a lot about the establishment. Then we got our food and me and my friend got special B and C. I really like their juicy special mild. Their food was very flavorful, however they barely put any sauce/ marinade. Halfway done with my food, the bag had no more marinade and I dipped in my friends bag, which had little left as well. For what you pay, I feel like they should definitely add more sauce because my food was starting to dry out. In addition, our server was very kind, but she did not check on us once for how our food was or if we needed refills. If the restaurant was busy, we would completely understand, but there was only 6 ppl max in the restaurant when they can sit almost 60+ people. Not only that, but she gave us our check in the middle of our meal, without thinking if we wanted to order desserts. We decided to not buy desserts here, and just paid at the register since she didn't come to collect our check. Overall subpar. If everything else was fixed I would wanna rate 4/5 but ): read more

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King Crab has won me over and has been added to my rotation of seafood boils to get my crab legs at! The restaurant is clean, has plenty of space and seating. I came in with a party of 8 and we decided to share the King Crab Extreme Combo which comes with : 1lb of green mussels, 1lb of clams, 2lbs snow crab legs, 2lbs head off shrimp, 2lbs crawfish, 8 corn, 8 potatoes, 5 eggs, and 1lb of sausages. This is meant to feed 4-5, people but we shared that combo along with some appetizers, and it was more than enough for all of us. The food was tasty, the drinks were good, and our server was nice and attentive. read more

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If you're craving a messy, finger-licking seafood feast, The King Crab is where it's at. This place does crab pot dining right--steaming pans of fresh seafood loaded with flavor and served piping hot right to your table. You can tell they take pride in their ingredients, especially the king crab legs, which were meaty, sweet, and perfectly cooked. The seasoning options are spot on. I went with the garlic butter with medium spice, and it hit that perfect balance--bold but not overpowering. Corn, potatoes, and sausage soaked up all the juices at the bottom of the pan and were just as crave-worthy as the seafood itself. The vibe is casual and fun, with bibs and gloves provided (trust me, you'll need them), and the staff was super friendly and attentive, checking in just enough to make sure we were good without hovering. Prices are fair for the quality and portions--definitely a spot to share with friends or family when you're ready to dig in and get your hands dirty. I left full, happy, and already planning my next visit. Highly recommend for seafood lovers! read more

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Service was great. But taste wise, ya'll got nothing on pier 88. If you guys wants real spice and seasoning. Pier 88 baby!

Disappointing Experience Out of all the crab boil spots I've tried in San Diego, this was unfortunately my least favorite. I ordered a special combo with their "Juicy" house sauce (medium spice), but the sauce was very oily and lacked flavor. The sausage tasted more like a boiled hot dog, and overall the seafood, potatoes, and corn were all bland. It seemed like everything was boiled in plain water rather than seasoned broth. I usually order rice just to eat it with the sauce, but it was so oily and bland that I couldn't eat the rice. Service was just okay. We were a party of six and ordered three combos ($100+ each), but only received three crab cracker tools. When we asked for more, they only brought one extra. We also had to request seafood splitter/ scissors separately, and they gave us just one pair for the whole table who was all eating crab. Staff wasn't too friendly and only checked on us once after bringing the food. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

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The food was amazing. I bought a special for Fathers Day. The customer service we received while waiting for our pick up was awesome. We had never been there before and a server/bar tender made us a fruity drink (free) while we waited. He also kept letting us know how long our wait would be. They don't start a few things until you get there so it is fresh. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - This was the tray I bought for Fathers Day. The was snow crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes, sausage, clams and muscles. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California

A bang for your buck! We came on a Sunday night and it was pretty quiet but the service was nice and friendly and fast! This place is huge! There are so many tables. We ordered the crab meat fries, a pound of Dungeness crab, half pound of shrimp and clams. Everything tasted great! However, I do wish the sauce was more liquid as it was lacking sauce which made the seasoning taste quite salty. Overall though, the price is quite affordable compared to other seafood places I've been to! Will definitely come back! Crab meat fries 5/5! Perfect amount of sauce and fresh crab meat on top. Can't ask for anything better! Dungeness Crab: 4/5 The crab itself was so sweet and juicy! Just wish that there was more sauce to dip with and to balance out the saltiness of the seasoning. The one lb did come with 2 potatoes and 1 corn. Clams/Shrimp/ 4/5 so yummy!! cooked perfectly however, the same with the amount of sauce as the crab. read more

King Crab Cajun Seafood Boil Restaurant - Crab Meat Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - San Diego, California