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Pirates Kitchen

4.3 (1.2k reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
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Full house head on shrimp
Brenda I.

Ordered this today and it was an absolute hit. We got the lemon pepper/ garlic butter shrimp & the full house head on shrimp. It was amazing and every last shrimpy was consumed! Thank you!

Cynthia M.

Tanya was amazing! She was welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was perfect. She checked on us regularly, answered our questions with a smile, and made us feel valued as customers. Great food and exceptional service from Tanya--highly recommend!

I come in 10:20pm and they say it's close but on maps it's saying close until 11pm it's really bad when hours operation don't match and say one thing and you drive log way because you expect you still have time and just because employees decide to close early I drive

Ken C.

In the Long Beach/Cerritos area, we are lucky to have several options for quality seafood boils. I chose to come to Pirates Kitchen this time because I was able to order snow crab, shrimp, and popcorn shrimp. I came in on a Friday and service was great. I did order a little too much food; however, I really enjoyed everything. If you're looking to order a seafood boil combo, it is a little on the pricey side here; however, I was pleased with the portion sizes. Unlike some of the other seafood spots, I would have loved if they had stations to wash hands as seafood boils get very messy! I have them throw my seafood boil into a mix of all three of their sauces and I order level 3 "Hot" level spicy. The shrimp is good, but it did get overcooked in the very temperature hot sauces in the bag. Their snow crab legs were so huge that I thought that they accidentally gave me king crab. The popcorn shrimp was delicious, it's a generous portion, and they serve it with cajun fries. The only thing that could have made that better for me would have been a nice cocktail sauce with strong horseradish. I definitely would come again. If you are free, they have a great lunch special during the week before 3pm where you can get 2lbs shrimp for $20. The thing is that I can't pass up their crab, which was incredibly meaty and delicious.

Rebecca C.

Craving a seafood feast? Head over to Pirates Kitchen for a VIBE that's all about good times, great food, great service, and even BETTER deals! For just $20, you can get 2 pounds of head-on shrimp! BEST seafood deal anywhere! (lowk beats dineLA) Here's what we devoured: * Snow Crab Legs * Butterfly Shrimp * Chowder Fries * Fish Tacos * Soy Garlic Wings * Seafood Cream Pasta * Kimchi Fried Rice * 2-Pound Shrimp with Potatoes & Sausage Casual vibes, perfect for groups of all sizes! Make sure to check them out!

Sooo good  This our go to shrimp spot can't beat the price, taste or the service!!
Silvia R.

The food is sooo good This is definitely our favorite place to grab some shrimp They have amazing food deals and amazing service!!

Ferlene E.

Really like this place I come a lot and bring my fam and friends for the 2 pounds for $20 deal. The fries are really yummy and the food is great, but went yesterday and omg the bathroom is disgusting!!! It made me scared to eat there because if you can't keep your bathroom clean makes me think how's the kitchen? Please clean the bathroom I couldn't even sit down to pee cause I was so disgusted. Other than that thanks for the awesome deals! And this place isn't bad for the prices.

Jayla R.

This is my go to seafood spot. The price is the star of the show. I usually get the two pound special. The sauce is a 7/10 and some nights it's not as good as the last depending on who's in the kitchen. But for the price the gamble is worth it when you're craving a seafood boil. The add ons can get pricey. (I think they do that to make up for the deals) but do taste good. I've had some of their noodles and tacos as well, and they're also pretty good.

Butterfly shrimp
Emilyn A.

Loved my experience here at Pirates Kitchen! I dined here with my family over the weekend and was so impressed with the yummy food and the amazing service. We ordered the butterfly shrimp and Cajun fries with a chipotle aioli to start us off, and this was incredible! Everything was so well seasoned and the chipotle aioli was so flavorful and perfectly balanced with the food. We then ordered 2 lbs of shrimp and one lb of mussels with the full house sauce, spice level 2. I would say I have a pretty high spice tolerance and I didn't find spice level 2 (medium) to be spicy at all but that's just me. Next time I'd be curious to try spice level 3 or 4. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to try it again soon!

Maryssa G.

10/10 would definitely come back for not only is the staff so friendly they are beyond honest my cousin left money that fell out of her wallet and we called the next day and they held it the seasoning amazing their prices are beyond amazing

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Maria C.

Amazing service and the price is so reasonable $20 for 2 pounds of shrimp any variety!! Butter garlic the one i ordered.. very good!! I add in potatoes and corn, for $25. It's a lot! Nice location and ambience is good! Must try!!

Niko D.

Came here for my birthday dinner tonight and it was hands down amazing. Food was great and the atmosphere gave me that kick to eat like a pirate. We ordered 2 lbs of shrimp, snow crab, king crab and lobster tail. We added some corn and sausage with some sides of rice. The heat levels range from 1-5 and we ordered level 3 "hot" for all our food with a side cup of level 4 "extra hot". We got the full house seasoning which I would highly recommend. The service was spectacular! We joined the wait list on our way to the restaurant and the table was ready once we arrived. Highly recommend joining the wait list 20-30 mins prior to arriving. Drinks and food were served quick and in a timely manner.

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This place is amazing the food hands down never disappoints. Today I had great customer service with Roman 10 out of 10

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really good food I come here a lot 10/10 would recommend, prices aren't too expensive, it's kinda packed in weekends, and menus are online.

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Went for a crab special, but that wasn't available ... so we had shell-on shrimp ... whata mess! Not likely to return.

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Came here on Friday and everything was all good until our friend went in the bathroom and saw a roach bathrooms were so dirty !

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I ordered door dash and my order came without the main dish which is the head on shrimp!

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3 months ago

Great seafood, great seasoning, good portions. Solid spot to chill for good eats. Really good customer service.

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Ask the Community - Pirates Kitchen

Do you take reservations? I would like to have my birthday here and we would be a party of 8 people on a Saturday night

Yes, we can take reservations. Please call the store to make reservations.

Do you guys serve uni pasta?

Unfortunately, we don’t have Uni Pasta. However, our jambalaya pasta is so delicious. You should try out. Ask server to put extra shrimp for asking questions on Yelp

Isn't that here a outside patio?

There are few outside seating but they are not part of our restaurant.

Is it back to $1 oysters yet?

Hello, thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, it is not back yet. Keep a look out though. It may be in the near future!

Hi, are you Open thanksgiving day?

Yes, we’re open 11:30-9:00(last seating 8:00)

Hi, is there a current happy hour menu? beer, oysters, etc...Thanks!!

Hello, we have lunch special everyday 11:30am to 3pm, 2lb shrimp for $15. Also every Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-11:30pm buy one soju carafe get next one half off. Thank you!

What time does happy hour start and finish ? You don't say that anywhere on here. Also what's included and prices for happy hour. You should state that info.

Everyday from 11:30- 3:00pm, it's only for 2lbs head on shrimp for $15! Hope to see you soon (:

Do you happy hour on weekends?

Yes, we have lunch special! 2lb shrimp for $15, everyday from 11:30am to 3pm:)

Can I order $1 oysters Togo?

Unfortunately our oysters are currently not available to go. We currently do not have the appropriate takeout supplies for raw items. The beer and oyster promotions were made as an incentive for dine-in customers. Hope you join us sometime! Thank… Read more

When is happy hour and is the 2lb for $15 during happy hour?

Yes $15 during happy hour

Are there and when are there dollar beers and oysters?

From what I seen posted on their Instagram page, they rotate the $1 beers and $1 oysters everyday . Follow them on Instagram for upcoming specials 😊

Is the $1 oyster/$1 drink happy hour still on going?

Yes, we are still doing the dollar beer and oysters. It is available from open until last call every day.:)

Are the $1 oysters during happy hour?

All day, every day!:)

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Stinkin Crawfish of Lakewood

Stinkin Crawfish of Lakewood

4.3
(751 reviews)
4.4 mi
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We were a group of four couples--old-time friends getting together for the holidays--and we had a…read moregreat experience here. The place was busy, but our server, Cindy, was wonderful. She patiently took all our orders with a cheerful attitude and made sure everything was correct. The food was good, came out in a timely manner, and Cindy checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything else. Toward the end of the meal, she kindly split the check per couple, which we really appreciated. The best part? We were surprised with fried Oreos and ice cream on the house--such an unexpected and delicious treat! Then, to top it off, the manager came by and offered us a second round of fried Oreos and ice cream, also on the house. How cool is that? Nice place, good food, and excellent service. Highly recommend!

Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

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Inside party of 15
The medium crawfish aftermath. Soooo bomb
The medium crawfish aftermath. Soooo bomb
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Mlem Mlem Crab

Mlem Mlem Crab

4.2
(92 reviews)
2.8 mi

Its under New Management! Called SAIGON HOA PASTEUR Its Vietnamese Restaurant that serve Pho (check…read moremenu) i bought the sauce, just to check and taste Bahn mi pork, Bun thit nuong cha gio, TO GO..waited sbout 30 mins. Got home and check the sauce its too small, the bahn mi the bread is so thick, salad? That goes with the sandwich, apparently no salad, the bun thit nuong, im just saying very disappointed.. the eggroll is cold should be hot, the meat (grilled pork) should be warm again its not, and its too sweet! Im a fan of Vietnamese food. Very disappointed However this new or under new management for sure, I'M NOT coming back!! Service slow, i understand new management soft opening, tsk tsk tsk..

It's been a while since I had cajun seafood and I'm glad I tried out this place to break that long…read moredeficit. I ordered takoutand submitted the online order 30 mins before they opened, and the employee actually took the time to call me to confirm my unique accommodations for my kids, because they don't eat spicy. I had a combo with 2 lbs of shrimp, cooked well and not rubbery, with savory garlic, and a pound of snow crab legs doused in a seafood boil with sausage, potatoes, corn, and a savory and ultra-garlicky sauce that paired well with the garlic bread and fried calamari that had a nice light crunchy batter down to the last piece. The place seems accommodating for large groups so I'll have to dine in next time, but they were nice enought to package everything very carefully and bring it out to my car.

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They are hiring!
They are hiring!
Storefront. They recently put up the sign, so I'm not sure when they plan to open
Storefront. They recently put up the sign, so I'm not sure when they plan to open
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The Kickin Crab

The Kickin Crab

3.6
(172 reviews)
2.0 mi
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This is our FAVORITE location, the best customer service and shrimp seafood boil…read more My family and I came in to celebrate a birthday. We had a party of 6 w/ a baby and were seated very quickly. We got 3 happy hour seafood bags and garlic noodles. Everything came out steamy and sooo flavorful! Sam was our server and he was so good and even playful with the baby (who loved him). Baby got a little fussy and they had no problem letting us walk around the restaurant to soothe him back down. Management here is very attentive, hands on and always a pleasure to interact with. Establishment is clean and tidy. 5/5 stars every dang time!

Food- We got 3 pounds head on shrimp and 1 pound mussels all cajun spice mild. Had light flavor…read morealso super buttery. We also got sides of the kickin style, 1 spicy and 2 spicy spicy. Spicy level was perfect for me and also for flavor wise. Spicy Spicy definitely got me a little when I kept eating it. Service- Really not the best. Super laid back. Started when I tried to call the restaurant prior and no answer. We had to try and call the waiter a couple of times and it was hard to grab their attention most of the time after ordering our food. My mom and my sister have also been here 2 times before and they said they're always out of something. Tonight was no fries and no minchiladas and they still charge full price for the kids tenders and fries. We tried to ask for rice as a substitute and our waiter said they don't do substitutions. We had kids with us, that don't like seafood so, we still ended up ordering, they did give us quite a bit of tenders in return so not really a complaint just a little annoying we couldnt just get the 4 tenders for a cheaper price or sub with anything else. Ambiance- The place was clean, bathrooms were nice and had an additional sinks to wash hands outside of bathrooms which is an added touch. Overall my experience here wasn't awful, but if I had to come back, I wouldn't mind, just not my first choice to eat or to recommend. For the phone call I tried calling them multiple times before coming so just a heads up to anyone that wants to call.. they won't pick up.

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Hangingout with friends
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The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack

4.3
(351 reviews)
3.5 mi
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Great service. Fast, efficient, reliable, and great quality of food and cleanliness. Better than…read morecommon and most favorited seafood boil restaurants. Please give the all in flavor a try!

What I got: Combo 1 : 3lbs of all shrimp…read more (with potatoes and corn ) (Sauce: the crab shack style) Garlic Noodles Clam Chowder Pina Colada Fried Oysters with Fries I love this place! It's my go to seafood restaurant in Gardena, I'm glad I found this location in cypress. Everything was soo delicious and worth the price! The ambiance is casual and plenty of seatings! This location is huge! They have cute beach vibes inside! Good for any type of parties or celebrations. Service is amazing! Everyone was friendly. The server Sheena was very nice, helpful and recommended us the best deals! We came in an hour before they close and really appreciate her taking care of us! Crab shack is my favorite place and my go to if I'm craving seafood boil! Their crab shack style sauce is super delicious! I got mild because it can get really spicy. The flavors are definitely hitting! The portion is definitely good for sharing! I love the appetizer and other main dishes. Soo many options to choose from you definitely won't get bored! The clam chowder , fried oysters with fries and garlic noodles definitely complimented well with the 3lbs shrimp we got! I also got pina colada to balance the taste and it's very refreshing! We definitely left feeling full, satisfied and happy! I will definitely comeback to this place and recommend this to my friends and family!

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Garlic Noodles with Shrimp & Pork Sausages
Garlic Noodles with Shrimp & Pork Sausages
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NGHBRS Kitchen

NGHBRS Kitchen

4.3
(243 reviews)
2.4 mi
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2nd time here. Came back for the cambo asada fries and ordered the 10pc boneless chicken. Got 5…read morehoney siracha and 5 lemon pepper garlic. The fries were amazing and the reason for my return. The container it was in a loaded and was generously portion that my fiancé and I was able to share and get full from it. The boneless chicken to me was more on the crispier side and was more like large popcorn chicken than the boneless wings I am used to. Flavor of lemon pepper garlic was lovely and the honey Sriracha had a nice flavor but was little on the salty side for our taste buds. Nice and friendly service from staff that helped up and tables and inside clean.

NGHBRS Kitchen is a casual Filipino restaurant known for comfort food, loaded fries, garlic…read morenoodles, and a variety of chicken wings. The wings were definitely the highlight here. * Cambo Asada Fries 4/5 - The fries were good, smothered in cheesy goodness and yummy green sauce. The beef was okay. * Steak Garlic Noodles - Garlic Noodles were 2/5, flavorful but really salty. The steak was 3/5, good flavor, but dry and tough. * Garlic Parmesan Wings 4.5/5 - These wings were juicy, gooey, and garlicky. They were a bit greasy, but still really good. * Sinigang Wings 5/5 - These were my favorite. They were kinda like lemon pepper wings with really good flavor. The flavor may be inspired by Filipino sinigang soup, where the sourness comes from tamarind fruit.

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NGHBRS Kitchen
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