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

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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The food is FIVE stars from what I had so far BUT I ordered the same thing twice. Deep fried Dungeness crab and garlic noodles. Not sure how they season it but each crab leg had a flavorful surprise! The customer service is greatly lacking. I asked to try a little sample of the sauce and it was like I asked for a free meal. A young girl (very good customer service) said "she bought a whole crab" like Just let her try it! So the adult begrudgingly allowed the girl to add a small sauce cup. So now it's the 2nd visit (yep it's that good) and no eye contact from the adult female at register because she was eyeballing her phone. Short wait but a dry "Miss your food & have a pleasant day" I asked for water, it's bad, very bitter, must be bad tap. There are bottled drinks available. Well I'll be back, 3rd times a charm right? I will force myself to try a seafood boil bag! It's a little pink house, come on by! Interesting, as I was leaving the lady actually opened the door for a small group, she had a BIG smile and seemed to know them. It would be cool to treat all your customers that way. It was such a switch in personality I had to snap a picture! I will add it.. 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

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

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

Meh, food was mid, to be honest. Boyfriend and I ordered the combo #1. I'm pretty critical about how seafood is cooked, especially shrimp and crawfish. We got 1lb each of shrimp with head, crawfish, and mussels. The combo also came with one corn, some potatoes, and some sausage. The shrimps were mushy. The crawfishes were all mixed with either some fresh big ones to small frozen ones for sure. Quality was severely lacking. The only upside was that the mussel meat was good. Sausage was also lackluster. Don't even get me started on the sauce. It was sub par. And didn't have flavor that you would want in a Cajun style. It mostly was like butter and garlic? And some heat because we got hot. The only saving grace to the food was the deep fried Dungeness crab legs. The crab meat was very fresh and we loved the batter on them. I'm guessing the crab is their only best seafood, hence why it's called lemon CRAB. Service was good, really nothing to complain about. We didn't really need much assistance anyway. The outside decor was cute. The pink is very cute. The inside is small, so whatever. I don't understand how this place is so highly rated when the food is just sub par. Maybe an off day? Unsure but most likely won't be coming back /: it was kind of a disappointing meal. read more

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

Love LOVE this spot! Their seafood boil sauce is the absolute best and the large seafood pieces were delicious and perfectly cooked. The garlic curly fries were thick and had many spirals of deliciousness with minimal broken fry pieces. Small spot so you see a lot of to go orders. Hopefully they can grow in dining space soon. Service was great! I can't wait to go back!!! read more

it was a good experience all around, it was my girl and I for my birthday lunch, small place maybe 9 tables, we ordered the crab legs, mussels, clams, shrimp, corn, sausage and potatoes, than on the side we had the garlic noodles, halibut and fries, OMG! We had our bibs on and crab crackers and dove in! Customer service was great, place was clean and bathrooms are gender neutral and clean. I had no issues. read more

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This place is the best Cajun/Crab boil spot in the Bay Area! I ordered the #2 combo, which includes 1 pound of crab, 1 crab of mussels, and 1 of shrimp. This was my choice but you have other options to choose from. It was absolutely delicious! They deserve 5 stars. I understand why some people might settle for a 4-star rating because the place is small, but that's made up for by the incredible food they serve. The service was great, but I noticed that it might have been slower on a day when they weren't as busy with dine-in orders. Although they did have a lot of mobile orders the service was great. I really hope they can expand into a bigger location soon, but either way, this is a 5-star meal. I'd give the location itself a 3.5-star rating. Our server was very welcoming and friendly. Thank you Lemon Crab! Will come back soon! read more

I enjoyed the food. Major plus ... The restaurant is small. I went near closing. The service wasn't the best. Customer service might be non existent these days cause the waiter asked why I couldnt just finish my crab legs I had remaining vs taking them to go. I told her I was full however she kept pressing . . If im paying for it, I can do what I please. Scram! Just glad I was reasonable that day. read more

Oh boy!! We celebrate fathers day and order delivery! It's very delicious! King crab, shrimp, mussels and the garlic noodles yummy!!! Well recommended! read more

Lemon Crab - King crab!!! - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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Good food. It's a little small in there so I usually take out. The shrimp roll is delicious.

The seafood boil was incredible! The sauce is hands down the best I've ever had, and the garlic noodles were equally mind-blowing. Amazing service and our food came out in under 5 minutes. Highly recommended read more

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

BEWARE SHADY BUSINESS!! This review is based on the sneaky service charge not the food, they sneak it in under "service charge". This so called charge added almost an additional $7 to the bill. My experience immediately changed from good to bad. I caught it and she removed it immediately. I tip but when you try to SNAKE it out of me you'll NEVER get my business again. I tipped $2 due to that and you've LOST me as a customer.. I spent $45 already, I also came alone and only 2 other tables there, so absolutely unacceptable to do this, it says you're a SHADY BUSINESS and not to be trusted. The internet makes it easy to share experiences and you as a business know better I'm sure!! read more

Lemon Crab - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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I can't believe I never stopped by before! I'm in Hayward, at least three times a month and completely missed this gem. May 18th was a total game-changer! Seriously, I'm a HUGE Seafood/Cajun food fan, and this place? It's like they were made for me! I got the lobster rolls with curly garlic fries - and OMG, they were INCREDIBLE! When I say "fire," I mean it was seriously the best thing ever. I usually try a bunch of stuff on a menu before committing, but my gut AND my taste buds, told me to go for it, and I'm so glad I did. My Man had the salt and pepper wings, which were equally amazing - pure perfection! This place is easily a 10/10! You can order ahead by phone (which is what we did), or you can dine in. The service was fantastic, super friendly and efficient. It has a real cute vibe, but seating is limited, so be prepared for a possible wait - totally worth it though! You absolutely HAVE to check it out read more

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I was looking for something new in the area and came across Lemon Crab. The reviews and pictures looked good so figured to give it a try. Upon arriving, the lady greeted me offering a table. I reviewed the menu and even though I LOVE crab I opted for their lunch plate of fried fish filet over fried rice ($2 up charge) and an order of clam chowder. Unfortunately for me, my experience with these dishes were not up to par. There was a distinct after taste after each bite of the fish, egg roll, as well as the broccoli of all things that I gave up after a few bites. The clam chowder was decent which I did finish. I even had a cup of ice water that too had an after taste that I ended up asking for a soda, which I never drink. All in all, my hopes and excitement for this place were lost which I'm sorry to say I won't be visiting again anytime soon. read more

Lemon Crab - Fried fish filet over fried rice with egg roll and broccoli - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

Hole in the wall seafood boil spot that Im super impressed by! I didnt realize that this little place tucked away in Hayward would have great flavor and fresh seafood (specifically shrimp!) I got a pound of shrimp with the house sauce and hot level of spice. It was indeed hot, even the waitress said "Omg idk how you can do hot, its too hot" hahah but it was delicious. Love having this place literally right under my nose, coming back for sure! Be aware this is a small place, probably 20 diners~ can fit. They also have their own parking lot so no worries about that read more

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We've always ordered takeout from Lemon Crab, and every time the food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and so satisfying. Everything comes well-seasoned, perfectly cooked, and packed generously -- they never miss. Even with takeout, the service has always been smooth and friendly, which says a lot. There was one time an item was missed from our order, and we came back the next day to pick it up. While it would've been nice if something small -- like a side of noodles -- had been added for the inconvenience, the staff was still kind and handled it without any issues. And the garlic noodles are FIRE -- hands down one of our favorite things to order. So flavorful and addictive, we get them every time. Hopefully one day we'll get to sit down and enjoy the experience in person, but until then, we'll happily keep ordering out. If you're in Hayward and craving good seafood, this spot never disappoints read more

Lemon Crab - not the best pic but that's all i have ! - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

So I found this gem on my yelp since I've been looking for a nearby good place to eat for some lobster rolls. I found lemon crab on my yelp which was 5 minutes from where I live. When I arrived I got lucky since there was still an available table. I will start with their service. A++++++++ They were very attentive, all smiles, greeted me as I walk in. My water was always filled up and just all in all an amazing service. As you might have guessed already, I ordered the Lobster roll. It came with two rolls which was more than enough for myself. It was very tasty and was cooked right. This is a small restaurant. They maybe have 6-8 tables. So be prepared to wait on a busy day. I would love to try their boils one of this day. But for now, the lobster roll I had was perfect. 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

Even to go, the food looks and taste amazing. It was packaged very nicely and the service was very accommodating. read more

Lemon Crab - To Go Cajun Garlic Shrimp Roll 2pc and Shrimp Boil! Looks amazing - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

When I first went a few years ago the quality and flavor was great. We went recently and the sauce was not the same at all..... more like a tomato sauce base than butter and garlic Cajun? We were so confused. The flavor was nasty and the quality was so different than the first time we visited. We won't be back :( read more

First time here for a lil Sunday seafood boil. It's this cute, small, pink building. Kind of a smaller spot with about 10 tables, maybe. The service was quick and the food was good. I got the 1lb shrimp with head on and 2 corn. I opted for the Lemon Crab flavor in mild. I should have gotten a medium because the mild didn't feel like it had heat and was honestly lemony for myself. We had also gotten Cajun fries for the table. Overall it was a good experience. May come back again when in the area.. but I'm just trying every seafood boil joint around now. read more

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Today is our second time being there. We had the combo, headless shrimp, clamp, and mussel. Added sweet potato fries. The seafood was fresh and Cajun sauce was tasty and generous. However, the fries was not fried to crispy. The total volume is not as heavy as other places. read more

Food was good we got combo 1, Cajun garlic fries, garlic noodles and a side of rice. Total came out to $92. (Included service charge of 15%)

I've been craving Cajun boil and this restaurant was pretty closeby so my coworkers and I tried this out for lunch. There's an attached parking lot with several spots. It's a small restaurant with a couple of tables so I can see this place getting packed pretty quickly. We had such a good time, service was impeccable and quick. I ordered the Cajun garlic french fries and the 1 lb shrimp head on, lemon crab sauce medium hot, with potatoes and corn. The food came out in 10 minutes piping hot. It was so tasty and the sauce was perfect! Garlic butter with a nice slice to it. My coworker ordered the lemon garlic fried chicken wings and majority were wings! That was super crispy and the flavors were spot in. Highly recommend ordering the wings! read more

Lemon Crab - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

I tried this place for the first time, and it was good, but okayyy. I came here because of tik tok and the hype, but it definitely isn't in my top list. Sauces are nice and flavorful, but seafood was subpar. Tasted like they weren't cleaned well, not fresh, and I can still taste the dirt on some seafood. Also really pricey... so I expect fresh and clean tasting seafood at least. Not trying to be mean, but I do want to give feedback so the family can improve on it. Hardworking family and seem like great people! I am a food enthusiast without the media exposure. Spend a lot of my weekends trying expensive and diverse food. So this is my opinion, though it may not be like this for all. read more

I'm glad we drove out to try the food here! 1st off, an incredibly casual spot. Like plastic tiny folks & paper boats, no plates. Emplyees/Owners(?) Are all very nice, helpful & more than efficient. Let us drink a bottle of wine for a minimal cork fee. Gave us plastic cups, etc. We appreciated that. Not real8zing how casual of a place we were going to. We had their: Onion Rings almost 5 stars, tad greasy Fried Halibut 4 stars, would get again. Only gripe, pieces were small. So a bigger bread to fish ratio than I'd like. But tasty & fresh Fried prawns, 3 stars, kind you buy pre breaded at the grocery store Cajun prawns w/rice my husband really enjoyed. He said 5 stars, keeping in mind super casual joint. If I were in the neighborhood, would stop in for onion rings & a beer for sure! read more

Lemon Crab - Onion Rings - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California

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So glad that there's finally a seafood boil place along mission! Small restaurant on mission blvd with plenty of parking space. Very chill vibes. We had combo 1 where you can have 3 lbs and it comes with sausage and the corn. We also ordered the garlic noodles (probably the best garlic noodles!), sweet potatoes, and the rice. For the flavor of the seafood boil, we had the lemon crab which was a combo of all the flavors. It was tasty and the service was fast and friendly. read more

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All our experience was great !The food was great !We had Cajun shrimp with potatoes and corn !My Grandson had Cajun crab ,clams and shrimp !They even have chicken tenders if you're not a fish person my Grandaughter's boyfriend had it and curly fries !We all left full and happy definitely will be back ! read more

The food was good and service was decent. Easy to split a seafood boil with friends. The downside is that the restaurant is small so hopefully you'll get seated quickly. Overall would come back. read more

This place was terrible Let me just start off by saying i was fooled as this place has a lot of positive reviews including social media people hyping it up However this place was bad and over priced compared to much better spots in the east bay Took my GF and I to try it out and for starters we were practically sitting in the kitchen. staff was staring at us but were not very attentive and it felt awkward as one of the ladies was standing in front of my table the entire time The shrimp and mussels in my boil bag tasted strongly of ammonia which is an indicator of spoiling or bad shell fish , my Rice was hard as if it had been sitting out well over a day , they charged me 8$ for just the house sauce on the side And at the end of it they tried to add a forced gratuity of 18% to my order I highly recommend Not eating here read more

Ordered 1 pounds head on x2 with garlic fries. Dined in. Head was soggy. Lacked flavor. Requested the spicy level but not spicy compared to other places. Garlic fries were basically garlic on top of curly fries. No flavor read more

Lemon Crab - Garlic French Fries - Seafood Near Me - Hayward, California