Our server Nancy was very helpful and the food was delicious!…read more We ordered shrimp fries and the spicy edamame, the spicy edamame were a favorite

The food is very tasty and very flavorful!! This is my third time here and have been satisfied…read moreevery single time! Totally recommend for your seafood cravings!!

An unassuming stip mall on Magnolia Avenue boasts three of the best restaurants in Riverside -…read moreKoreana, Pho Star Bowl and the illustrious Star Crab. For a bit of background, I planned a date night at Con Amore in Corona. I posted a review of how disappointing that experience was, so much so that we just paid for drinks and left. Not wanting to waste the night, we agreed on Star Crab. When I tell you the difference in vibes, service and food quality could not be more different than Con Amore, I mean it with all my heart. First of all, their playlist is vibrant and joyous. Secondly, we were greeted and attended to by a man listed on the receipt as Ant R who was warm and fully knowledgeable of the menu and the special pricing for beer that night. $3.99 for anything on tap on a Wednesday night is unheard of. I don't drink but my date does and this was an impressive deal. Being unfamiliar with the ordering process we needed help with the menu and Ant guided us through the options, described the different flavors and spice levels of each boil base and was just overall so attentive and on top of things. Being served a steaming bag of vibrantly spiced seafood, sausage and corn in such a comfortable and unpretentious space saved the night. We selected the family bag of shrimp and mussels to share and were given ample lime wedges, gloves and bibs to be able to enjoy them with. As much as fine dining is treated as a special ritual which takes itself too seriously, it can easily be outdone by fresh, modern accessible places like Star Crab - a spot where kind young people treat you with care and prides itself on an abundance of fresh ingredients. Shrimp, mussels and crab ARE luxuries and we feasted like royalty. We will most certainly have more date nights at Star Crab. It's a great plan to go there, enjoy some fantastic food and then hop on over to the AMC close by. Oh, Star Crab! I know your business model is not unique as there are many Cajun seafood boil places around BUT you have our hearts because of your welcoming space and lovely staff.

Our go to place when we're craving seafood boil!! Can get busy during the evening and weekends, but…read moreit's worth the wait. Place has a lot of seating and it's pretty spacious.

Food is always delicious. Servers are always polite. Great customer service. Prices are reasonable…read more Everyone should give it a try at least once judge for themselves. It's delicious.

I ordered a kids meal and I wanted to get half shrimp and half chicken nuggets. The shrimp was…read moreovercooked. The fries were slightly underdone and the food did come out hot and the service was not good because they weren't exactly knowledgeable but also they did not check on our table to see if we needed anything. They also did not offer me any shrimp dipping sauce and they did not offer me any ketchup for the fries and they took too long for my check because they just didn't pay much attention to our table. I would say that the portion was a good size.. I also asked another customer how his seafood boil was and he felt like the shrimp was overcooked, but the sauce was good so I have to say I give them a 5/10

Great food and customer service! Deff recommend stopping by for lunch! Everyone was kind and…read morewelcoming

To be honest, I don't like seafood or the smell of fish, so I was pleasantly surprised by this…read moreplace! It doesn't smell fishy at all, and the food tastes fresh. My meal didn't taste like fish whatsoever and was really good! I had the Teriyaki Chicken Bowl with a side salad, and I really enjoyed it. Definitely recommend! I am hooked!

First time here, definitely recommend it! All the staff and food was amazing!!!…read more Ambiance was great, we will definitely be coming back again

My wife and I are big fans of boiling crab so we had to come try this place out. In terms of food,…read morewe got calamari, oysters, and 2 lbs of shrimp. There was not much sauce with the shrimp but the server hooked us up with more and it was delicious! The calamari was decent. Some of the oysters tasted kind of fishy. Shrimp - 5/5 Oysters - 3.5/5 Calamari - 4/5 I believe our server was Daniel who went above and beyond. He does his job well and must love his job. He was constantly checking up on us and always had a smile. The place has a lot of parking and the surrounding areas were great. Everything was clean and tidy. I would come back if I am ever craving some shrimp!

Found these guys on TikTok and placed a preorder for pickup on Friday. As soon as we pull up to the…read morespot I see a huge line and know this is gonna be good. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we got - Ceviche mitotero - Campechana - Oyster shooter - Shrimp shooter Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. The scallps in the ceviche were HUGE. Usually you see those little baby ones. There was a mix of raw and cooked shrimp. While we were waiting for our food we watched them making each dish and saw how much work they put into it all. I also love that they gave us a whole pack of tostadas. There were 4 of us but the food we got could've easily fed a couple more people. Would absolutely come here again. They also do large orders so this is a great spot for a party or gathering. Love supporting local businesses and looking forward to patronizing Fresco's again very soon.

I finally got to try these delicious mariscos after seeing so many posts on Instagram! My hubby and…read moreI were wondering what to take to the beach for lunch, and we decided to place an order over the phone for pick-up. The gentleman who answered was very kind and patient while explaining all the options. We ordered two shrimp cocktails, and they were amazing! The shrimp was so fresh, large, and perfectly prepared. The portions were just right. We absolutely enjoyed everything and will definitely be coming back soon for more. Highly recommended!

The crab fried rice was delicious!! Cajun shrimp was also…read moreyummy Our server was really nice and helpful Would definitely go back!

I was really hoping for a great Thai meal, but it turns out Sweet Basil Thai Bistro has merged…read moreoperations with a seafood spot. Unfortunately, the quality of the Thai food has severely suffered in the process. We ordered the Crying Tiger and specifically requested that the steak be cooked medium. Instead, it was served completely rare, which ruined the dish for us. The execution just was not there, and the Thai food overall was a huge letdown. From looking at their online profile and the menu details, it is clear they are now operating primarily as Seafood Boiler. We did not try the seafood boil, so I cannot speak to that side of the menu--perhaps that is where their focus is now. However, if you are coming here expecting good Thai food, I highly recommend looking elsewhere. Save your money and skip the Thai menu.

Wow! What a surprise! A cute little hidden gem that is different! It's NOT typical Mexican food by…read moreany standard. La Cruda is all about the shrimp, octopus, oysters, scallops, tuna and crab! I love that they don't service you a common basket of chips with salsa, no they bring you whole fried tostada tortillas and crackers of course you get salsa too. I had the small "chico" shrimp cocktail and I got to add my ketchup to my taste. They gave you a choice of sauces on the table. My shrimp cocktail was by no means Chico, it was generously packed with shrimp and the veggies that are typical to a Mexican cocktail. I saw some other items I can't wait to try. The prices are compassionately priced but the serving are generous considering I have paid more and received less in other places. The servers are very attentive and sweet. La Cruda reminds me of the little places on the beaches in Puerto Rico. Instead they are on the shore of the 91fwy in Riverside. Check them out for a simple tasty seafood cocktail. I have been driving past and overlooking for much too long. A new personal fav for me! BTW, I took the picture after I ate more than half that meal.

I ordered two tacos -- steak and lengua -- and both were really good. The meat was juicy,…read moreflavorful, and they were very generous with the portions. There was so much meat packed into each taco that two were more than enough for a filling lunch. For under $10, especially since they also included chips and salsa, I thought it was a really good value. The steak was tender and juicy, but I actually liked the lengua even more. It had a really rich beef flavor and wasn't dry at all. My only complaint was that the lengua still had some of the outer skin attached. The texture honestly gave me a little bit of goosebumps while eating it . I really wish they had removed it completely. Other than that, the lengua itself was delicious. Great flavor, generous portions, and a very satisfying lunch for the price.

The food was amazing! Truly a culinary experience in Japan--stateside…read more The service was good, and while the restaurant is completely unsuspecting from its surroundings, it's absolutely worth stepping inside. Once you're in, it feels intimate and almost like discovering a secret treasure cove of incredible flavors. Definitely try the Lemon Roll and the Omakase--both are a must!

I'm a local. I went in with my wife and daughter expecting excellent fish and decent service…read more I can't even judge the fish -- it was drowned in vinegar and green onion. The service was just as bad. Four hundred dollars later, you shouldn't have to come to Yelp to tell people not to waste their money here. Go to McDonald's. Save your paycheck.

I got the whole shebang, and at $25, it was worth every single penny!…read more For the main, you can choose between catfish or red snapper.. I went with the red snapper, which comes with jumbo shrimp, fries, and one side... I chose the mac and cheese, and let me tell you, I was smiling from start to finish. I was already a huge fan of their old brick-and-mortar spot in Corona... I recently found out they shifted from the restaurant to doing mobile pop-ups, so when they popped up on my IG feed, I knew I had to pull up and support. This husband-and-wife duo is completely legit. Great food, great service, every single time. Keep doing your thing!

I absolutely love Chef2TheBone and it hurts my heart that they're closing their brick and mortar…read more The positive thing is they're still going to be fryin fish and serving up that good food at their pop up. The service is always great and they're always friendly. The ambiance is cool and casual and they're always playing music to chill too. When you come definitely try the Mac&cheese and the fish fry. It's absolutely fire.