First time here after reading the rave reviews. I ordered the lunch special to go - it didn't feel like I saved any money but the meal was great. It's available on weekdays only from 12pm to 2pm. They have their own little parking lot and entrance is inside once you turn in from the main street. Cajun Shrimp Rice Plate Lunch Special ($13.95 + $3.00 for fried rice) - Very well balanced meal! The egg roll and fried was a big plus. They are generous with their shrimp and the sauce is delicious. Would go back to try their garlic noodles. read more

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I really wanted to like this place but it was just okay. Not bad but just alright. My friend and I went to explore Hayward randomly on a Saturday. It was on one of our places to check out after seeing an influencer go here. It's a small restaurant with limited seating outside but plenty of parking outside. We got clam chowder, white rice, and combo #1 with shrimp head on, crawfish, and clams (extra $2) with lemon crab medium spicy sauce. Service was just okay. It was hard to flag them down even though it's not a big space. The clam chowder wasn't very hot. It was cool at the top and a bit warm at the bottom. The white rice just wasn't soft at all :/ The combo was alright. No complaints on the quality of the seafood. read more

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Small little hidden shack that actually does a decent job with the spicy seafood in a bag concept. The place does look nicer than when it used to be a Filipino resto years ago. They only have less than 10 tables, so this isn't a big place. I wouldn't take more than 4 peeps here. But for locals, take-out is a viable option as the seafood in the bag is sealed pretty tight and stays warm and juicy. Combo #2 ($99ish after tax/4*) This is one of their bigger combos, it fed 4 of us with a bit of leftovers. So not cheap, but seafood is rarely cheap, especially these days. But this combo has a pound of crab legs, choice of snow or dungeness. I chose the later and I felt there were a nice amount in there, some loose legs and even about 2-3 clusters of legs + body. It felt like the crab was frozen at some point as I can just tell by the texture. But it is so soaked into the spicy butter sauce that everything absorbs quite nicely. You get to choose also a pound each from their other choices and I got head-on shrimps and clams. The shrimps were also a bit too mushy for me, as I love firm textured shrimps that pop when bitten into. But again it is so soaked into that sauce that everything was still quite tasty. The clams were small manilas. All of them fresh and tasty, not a bad one in the bunch. And when these open up, that same sauce is inside each clam and the bites are so harmonious. Spicy, briny, buttery, chewy, loved it. I didn't really scope their sauce flavors/options, I just said 'cajun' over the phone in a 'medium' heat level. And even though the cajun flavor was there, it tasted like a mashup of Cajun and Sichuan. Maybe some asian spices got thrown in, maybe even some sichuan peppercorns as the heat here kinda had a numbing heat. I've never had that before from a seafood boil, but it kinda works as my mouth was zinging in a good way. There were also some big red potato chunks that were satisfying, some corn cobs and some sliced pork sausage that were just meh to me. I also felt they could have added some lemon slices into the bag during the cook as it would have added a nice citrus background that always wants to be with seafood. They do give fresh lemon slices on the side, but just felt it would have been more impactful being in the cook. Just a preference. I wouldn't mind in trying a few more items from their menu, and/or try another sauce flavor like lemon pepper. They have some fried items, seafood sandwiches, crab fried rice and garlic noodles. All sound promising. To that I'd gladly give them another whirl. Round 2 to come. *ding ding* read more

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Tiny place had like 9 tables only, but it was good enough. Service was pretty quick. The food was good. Prices very on point with other seafood boil restaurants. The garlic fries I wasn't really impressed though. They tasted like jack n the box curly fries. The seasoning on the boil was good. Better than lots of other places. If in the area is a good eat but myself I wouldn't drive all the way out there like I would for other seafood boils. read more

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Cute lil spot! Nice Service, also they have chinese donuts!!! Totally delish to dip in my butter garlic bag. The place was a bit underwhelming for my man. We went during Valentines Day. read more

We dropped in Saturday around 6:40pm and it wasn't busy. The sauce is on watery side. But the taste isn't quite like clawshack and crawdaddy, which are my favorite places. But it's passable if I'm craving seafood boil near my home. We ordered the #3 combo. Added on the clams for $2 and they are big here. The seafood isn't cooked with the sauce since the sauce isn't inside the crawfish and shrimp. Seems like they cook seafood and sauce separately. The crab was missing the sweet, fresh taste. The crab fried rice was good. Crawfish is in season. Only a restroom. Tip: Bring your own gloves . The thin plastic gloves sucks and rip right away. read more

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This place was pretty good. We had the Combo #3 (snow crab legs, clams, mussels, & crawfish) mild, 3 flavor mix. The fried Dungeness crab was good. Fried calamari was alright. Garlic noodles was 3/5. Overall not bad. read more

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The service was great and the food was cooked extremely well! The meat had good flavor and wasn't overcooked :) 10/10 would recommend

Hubby and I haven't had Cajun seafood for a while and decided to order some. We looked around and saw that Lemon Crab was right near us! We usually go to Hang Ten, but they closed down the one that was at Southland. I looked around and found Lemon Crab. They had everything we were looking for and it was super close by! I ended up ordering online through Yelp and it was a very smooth process. When we got there to pick up our order, the staff were super friendly. We told them that we had an online order to pick up and it was already waiting for us. Everything was sooo amazing! The flavors were delicious and it was not bland or too salty. Everything paired so well with rice and we just couldn't get enough. We definitely will be ordering again from here! Amazing place and looking forward to trying out stuff on the menu. read more

Lemon Crab - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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We ordered the Garlic noodles, clam chowder, fried calamari with fries and combo #3 with crab legs, crawfish, and clams. I didn't try the clam chowder but from what I heard it seemed a little over salted.. The fried calamari though was quite delicious and was nice to dip with the sauce that the crab combo came out with. The garlic noodles were small but very flavorful and quite delicious. We didn't get a fork though, but we were all dressed up for the seafood boil in bibs and gloves though so that one is understandable! The flavor of the crabs and combo assortment was very well seasoned. Although the shrimp tasted a bit frozen, the flavor of the boil was great and I enjoyed the corn and potatoes it came with. It was a lot of food but also a little on the pricey side for me. It is definitely enjoyable though on on occasion. Side note: I tried to use the bathroom when we first arrived but the toilet was clogged. They were quite busy at the time, but I told the service staff about it and went again at the end of the meal and they serviced it quite quickly, which was a plus. I also highly recommend preparing by bringing some hair ties, things will get messy! read more

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Lemon crab easily is my all-time favorite restaurant for their cajun garlic shrimp rolls! I'm not a huge fan of seafood boils so I've never tried the actual seafood boil here, but their shrimp rolls are incredibly tasty, packed with shrimp, and worth the trip here just for that. read more

To say the food was delicious is an understatement. The seasoning on the crab boil was spot on it was thick almost like a gravy really paired well with all of the components in the bag. We also had the garlic noodles with chicken and that is enough to be a meal unto itself. The noodles were delicious and is a must order. I also had the fish poor boy and it a robust sandwich that could easily be shared with two people. The service was very attentive and friendly and made you feel welcome. This is a hidden gem in Hayward and you will be happy that you found it. While the restaurant is not very big it is clean and comfortable and I liked the music selection they were playing and I am looking forward to coming back here soon. read more

Lemon Crab - Fish po boy - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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I think they would even describe themselves as a bit of a hole in the wall, but the seafood is amongst the best anywhere in the Bay Area, including San Francisco. read more

Such generous portions for the lobster rolls! So delicious and plump and buttery, and two for the price of one.

Went here around 2ish pm on a Thursday, pretty small place, limited tables so I imagine there would be quite a wait if it was during peak hours, but there was nobody when I came, plenty of parking when you turn in the lot, but I could see how filled it could be. We got sat and the menus are already on the table, I got a Pacifico, garlic noodles, and a seafood combo #1 with clams, mussels, and shrimp with head on. The garlic noodles are super delicious, not overly garlicky. The seafood combo is enough to share with somebody else. Very plentiful and only $49.95 (excluding tax), which is a great deal if you're planning on sharing with somebody. read more

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Seen on social media they have lobster rolls, and I love lobster rolls and a plus they give you not one but two lobster rolls. So much bang for your buck, I had garlic curly fries as my side. My daughter ordered a seafood bag and added corn and potatoes. The food was so good, we really enjoyed our lunch. The restaurant is cozy and welcoming. Tiffany was our host for the day and she was amazing. She welcomed us and seated us right away and was great accommodating some of our requests. The vibe was chill and great energy . I will definitely be back. read more

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The service was excellent. The server was excellent in their recommendations of food. Whenever we needed help they were able to assist. The environment was splendid. Would recommend that you come. read more

This place is amazing. The deep fried crab is delicious and the breading on it is almost like salt and pepper crab with a Cajun twist. We asked for sauce on the side, and it was $7 but came out in a large to go container, so the leftover was good enough to take home and freeze to enjoy later. The crab boil with "all 3" sauces is also so good, medium spice is perfect spice level and a true medium. Crab always tastes fresh and has plenty of meat on the clusters. Garlic noodles are so good, and the fried rice is the best my partners ever had. Service is friendly and inside is small, and low key. About 5-6 tables total so I can see this place having long waits during peak times. Lucky for us, we've gone for lunch on weekends and it's not so busy. Prices are reasonable for seafood and the portions. We will be back! read more

Lemon Crab - Fried crab - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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Yum! I came here with a friend because she really loves seafood boils and no one ever wants to go with her. We ordered two combos and the garlic noodles. I really came here with no intentions of eating the garlic noodles but they were so good I couldn't stop eating them. The restaurant itself is fairly small but the service is fast and the food comes super fast. The passion fruit drink is bomb. I'm not a spicey girly and the garlic butter has the right amount of spice. Everything is piping hot and there is just so much food. All in all, definitely would recommend. read more

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We've been to Lemon Crab twice now and it's quickly becoming our go-to spot for crab. My partner and I have tried a ton of crab places around the Bay Area, from Cajun spots like Boiling Crab and Kickin' Crab to fried crab favorites like PPQ and R&G Lounge. We love both styles but usually lean more toward fried. At first we were skeptical since the place reminded us of Crabby Crabby in San Leandro, where the fried crab was so heavily battered it tasted like fried chicken. But Lemon Crab turned out way better. We tried the Dungeness Cajun crab with their Lemon Crab House sauce, which is a mix of all their sauces. Honestly, it's one of the best Cajun sauces I've had. It's thick enough to coat the crab but not overly oily. It still gives that buttery flavor without being greasy. We got it medium spicy and the heat level was perfect. We also tried the Dungeness fried crab and it was delicious. The batter was light and crispy, not heavy at all, and had a nice Cajun kick. We dipped it in a side of the Lemon Crab House sauce and that combo was amazing. That's probably going to be our usual order now. The fried rice was another standout. I'm picky about fried rice and this one had great flavor without being too salty or dark. We got the chicken version and I actually liked it more than beef. The chicken was slightly battered and fried, which gave it a great texture. We also tried the garlic noodles. My partner liked them. I thought they were just okay. Overall, the food is flavorful, satisfying, and more affordable than a lot of other crab spots. We'll definitely be coming back read more

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All of their seafood had the softest shells ever and the service was fast. The food comes out super hot and well in the seasoning.

it was me and my girlfriends first time coming here. customer service was okay they were friendly but not checked in on enough. we got the combo #2 with snow crab legs, shrimp head on and shrimp head off with corn, potatoes and sausages; it was delicious we got the lemon crab sauce medium level . it was good and we had leftovers. we got a side of garlic noodles, i have had them before and they are still good. we also got the lemon pepper wings and they were fire!!! everything was so hot and fresh didn't have to wait too long. the only downside is it's really small inside. overall 8.5/10. we will definitely be back! read more

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I ordered from sadly, I didn't take pictures because my fingers were wet from peeling shrimp but yeah , their food was so freaking good, I had foodgasms.....the shrimps, clams, sausages and corn.... definitely worth the price I paid....If you love seafood like I love seafood, I highly recommend this place read more

The flavor is here! Good seafood boil for a good price. They have add on options like soft boiled egg, etc. They also have some good appetizers. The location is tucked behind a Pizza Guys. Limited parking and the establishment is small. The staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Lemon Crab - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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Finally had a chance to eat at Lemon Crab on 11/22, and it didn't disappoint. It sits in the back portion of a building on Mission in Hayward, just before Highland Blvd. There's plenty of parking in the back. The restaurant is small but has a few tables--ideal for parties of four or fewer. They also handle a significant number of "to-go" orders. There were two of us, and we were seated right away. The team working there is great--very accommodating, polite, and engaging. They have a decent-sized menu that includes plenty of items beyond the boils. We ordered 2 pounds of crawfish with boiled eggs and corn in the Lemon Crab sauce (hot), plus 1 pound of head-on shrimp (mild) with a side of rice. The crawfish were frozen, but the restaurant was upfront about it since they're not in season. Totally fine. The food was cooked well--steaming hot--and the sauce, a mix of all their flavors, was really delicious. I wish the "hot" had been hotter, but I'll definitely try their hottest level next time. If you read this in the next few days, they're running a bunch of specials. We didn't partake, but they had lobster and Dungeness crab deals. They will be closing for several days before Thanksgiving. All in all, a great place with good food and a phenomenal staff. 'Tis the season to support our local businesses! Eat here--you won't be disappointed. read more

I ordered a pound of shrimp, curly fries, and garlic noodles. The garlic noodles were just okay, but everything else was decent. This is a cute little restaurant that's easy to find, and the service was impressively fast. We got our food in 10 minutes or less. It's one of the few seafood boil spots in the area, and while it's not the best I've ever had, it definitely satisfied my craving. I tried the combo sauce (all the sauces mixed together), and it had a nice kick and flavor. Overall, a solid local option when you're in the mood for a seafood boil in the east bay. read more

Lemon Crab - Garlic Noodles, Curly Fries, 1 lb. Shrimps with head on - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

First time here Parking is easy to come by Inside is small only a few tables but we had no issues being seated immediately. Customer service is friendly and fast. Menu is easy to read We decided to each build our own seafood boil bag. Food is good, ingredients seem fresh Prices are reasonable I would definitely come back again read more

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Service- top notch and friendly since they know our order by heart. Going there is like visiting a relatives home. Food- delicious and served consistently delicious. Ambiance- it was inviting with some contemporary sounds that I was humming through as I waited for my order. Another awesome visit to my favorite local Cajun joint! read more

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I'm sorry this is one and done for me. Crab tasted like it was frozen at some point and it definitely was not worth the hype from social media posting and reviews. Sauce was not that great.. better to go to other seafood boils restaurant in Hayward. read more

Would definitely come back again, just wish it wasn't such a drive because if we were to do take out, the food would be lukewarm or cold by the time we get it home. Is even a real complaint when you feel like it could use just a bit more "fillers" such as sausages, corn, and potatoes? This means each bag is filled with seafood! You might be able to call ahead and reserve a table if you have more than 4 in your group, because this spot is small, and only has a handful of tables. But the friendly service and delicious food more than makes it worth the wait. read more

It's dangerous knowing that this is close by me because it's so so good! I would typically drive down to my spot down in Milpitas but that was just too much to keep driving down there. Luckily I decided to check this spot out and it's just as good. This spot is pretty tucked in next to the Hayward Plunge, but it's painted pink so it's not sooooo hard to miss. The service is quick and food is amazing. The employees there are legit. The woman who took my phone order, I believe she's the owner since she's the one telling the cooks what she needs and what needs to be sent out. I can call the restaurant for my order, drive to get it and by the time I walk in, she asks me if I called about 15 mins or so, and she quickly moves to get my order in and out. The sauce there isn't salty, and the quality of the seafood is fresh! Like all seafood spots, it can be pricey so my sister and I try to go so often but we loooove supporting small businesses! I know I should be taking pics before we eat but it's so hard here bc I just wanna eat it right when I get the food served to me! read more

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Absolutely loved eating at Lemon Crab. The seafood was fresh, the seasoning had great flavor, and the portions were worth the price. Staff were attentive and the overall atmosphere made the meal even more enjoyable. read more

Shrimp cooked perfectly but felt the sauce could use a little more flavor. I got the hottest level but it felt more like in between mild & medium. Eggrolls are solid and curly cajun fries were crispy but also needs a little more seasoning. Very small restaurant that gets busy. We waited about 30 minutes to be seated on a Friday night. read more

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This is my 2nd time here but first time reviewing this place. The first time I came here, it was for dinner and they just opened. I remember that the service was really good and food was decent. My friend & I came here for lunch on a Sunday and within 15-20 minutes of opening the restaurant was full already (and the restaurant is small, there's only a couple of tables and seats here). Service was great & kind. I ordered a pound of shrimp with head on with lemon crab flavor and medium spice. It wasn't spicy (maybe cause my spice tolerance is high haha), and the sauce itself was fine. The shrimp was thick and not small which is good. We also ordered Cajun fries and the fries tasted like curly fries. There is a parking lot and they played good music at the restaurant too. read more

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Small little hole in the wall. Vibe was great, music was great. People were great. Service was fast & customer service was great. Good was smacking'! Soooo good! I think price was decent! We got the Cajun shrimp roll & instead of the salad on the side we were able to get extra fries. So that was a plus! Everything was delicious! Will definitely go back & try more! read more

Lemon Crab - Cajun Cajun Garlic Shrimp Roll - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

Came here again after almost a year and it was still really good. However I don't appreciate hidden fees I got charged a 15% service fee and was told because I dined in... it wasn't a huge party it was just me and my wife but I can't believe they hit me with such a huge fee with no signage or anything. It's really shady so just take into account that big service fee even if it's just you or one other person. read more

Lemon Crab - Boiler date - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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Restaurant is small, but doable if it's not busy. Not much enthusiasm in the service, but the service is there. I ordered 1 pound shrimp head off, 1 pound muscles, and 1 pound scallops. I don't suggest getting the scallops because they're pricey and very small. For 3 pounds of seafood, me and my counterpart finished it all. It didn't seem like much food for the price... sauce is good, but I've had better. I got Lemon Crab flavor, medium. read more

Lemon Crab - 1 lb Scallops 1 lb. Shrimps with head off ( Easy Peel) 1 lb. Mussels 1 Corn Potatoes (2pc) Eggs (3pcs) - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

Absolutely delicious, service is friendly and fast. I did a to go order that came up quick and correct. Created my own bag with headless shrimp, mussels, corn, sausage and eggs. With a side of garlic bread. The bread was sooo good and garlicky! The dining area was clean and it smelled so good in there! read more

for a lot of cajun restaurants/seafood boil spots their flavors may not be as well balanced as lemon crab. highly recommend for you all to check out this hole in the wall spot if you're in the area and can appreciate seafood. outside of seafood options there's also a lot of great side options like garlic noodles/chicken. its a little bit more intimate and smaller but the vibes are there nonetheless. their service are attentive and friendly. perfect for friends/family/kids/etc tip: - private parking lot available - take out option available read more

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So happy to have found a new spot to get seafood boils! We got combo #2 with the mussels and dungeness crab legs and all the seafood tasted fresh and came out of the shells easily. They provide gloves and all the tools you need to make your eating (relatively) easy. We got the lemon crab mix but I think I might avoid the cajun next time to keep the flavor more pure. Also really excited to go back and try their lobster rolls! read more