Food is great & employee are awesome, highly recommended on this seafood restaurant, surely will…read morecoming back with family.. thumbs up

I came here with four people for lunch, and our server Serenity was super helpful in explaining…read moreeverything. We decided on Combo #2 with Rockin Sauce (Medium heat). The snow crab, crawfish, mussels, and shrimp were incredibly fresh. Compared to Boiling Crab, their sauce is thicker and richer in flavor. The Medium heat was just right for us, but it might be a bit too spicy for others. We also ordered the Lobster fries, which really balanced the heat from the sauce--a perfect match! For drinks, we got strawberry and mango lemonade, and while both were great, my daughter loved the mango. The place is clean and has a great atmosphere. I'm definitely planning to come back.

THE G.O.A.T. I went to Darrow's a month ago. I forgot to…read moregive it a review. I live New Orleans style cuisine. Thankfully I've had some great exciting with this type of fish in the last few weeks but DARROW'S is and has been the best. That's why I titled this review THE GOAT. The food and service was that good! I had the Catfish Po'Boy the greens and the Bean Balaya. The flavor was perfectly savory. Straight up mouth Mardi gras. Yes I said it. Party was in my mouth. I loved everything and even ate my friends leftovers with no shame. The ownership and the whole crew working there were upbeat and friendly. I loved this spot! I'll definitely be back. I'm all in on Darrows! Shiiid I'm family. Darrow Jeff

We celebrated my dad's 80th birthday at Darrow's, and I left with such a full heart…read more Of course, the food was delicious and everyone in our family enjoyed their meal, but it was the way Norwood, Linda, Joy, and the entire Darrow's staff treated my dad that made the day so special. There was such genuine warmth and kindness. They didn't make us feel like we were simply customers having a birthday dinner, they made us feel like family. As a daughter, there's something incredibly special about watching your dad turn 80 and seeing him happy, laughing, sharing stories about our family history, and surrounded by people who truly enjoyed celebrating him. By the end of the evening, it felt like Pops had gained a new Darrow's family, and that touched my heart. Thank you, Darrow's, for loving on my dad and helping our family celebrate 80 years of his life. You played an instrumental part in creating a memory that we will cherish for years to come. The food was wonderful, the service was exceptional, but the way you made my dad feel is what I'll remember most. Five stars PLUS! + We will absolutely be back.

First timers at crab n spice G helped us out with the menu and choices and was super attentive…read more10/10 will return again! Food was delicious! Thanks again G for the great service!

Had a fantastic experience at Crab & spice!! The spicy shrimp was excellent full of flavor with…read morejust the right amount of heat. The clam chowder was also delicious, creamy, hearty, and packed with flavor. They mainly offer BeatBoxes and beers, but they definitely know how to make some great concoctions! The drinks paired perfectly with the food. Overall, great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back

Always hits the spot for Cajun. Been coming here forever and will continue to go. Great friendly…read morestaff and always good.

Ordered take out a while ago and forgot to write a quick review then but here goes…read more We ordered shrimp and mussels. I believe we got garlic butter for the sauce. Half of them spicy probably. They were really really good. We'd definitely order again. No complaints there. The staff were super friendly and cool. Guy who took our ordered took his time explaining prices and sauces and stuff, appreciate that. Price was fair enough. Cheaper than other places. Now the reason for 3 stars; it took us about 10 minutes to get home and by the time we got home and opened the bags they gave us, THE BAG HAD MELTED! I don't know who came up with such stupid idea to put boiling hot liquids and foods in plastic bags. Really really stupid. Had to discard some because the plastic had stuck on some of the food. I was really really pissed by this. Hope they find, I don't know, something better for their take out options.

This place is a hidden gem! You don't see many seafood boil spots in Torrance and we were glad to…read morefind something local that isn't a Boiling Crab. The restaurant is very clean and organized. Our server was so sweet and welcoming. She walked us through the options and made recommendations based on our party. For a party of 3, we ordered one pound of shrimp, one pound of snow crab, and half pound of clams. The staff recommended mixing their sauces and it definitely hit the spot. The seafood was fresh and meaty and the garlicky, spicy sauce kicked the flavor up a notch. We also ordered a side of fries to share and the dip it came with was amazing as well. The price is very reasonable! It was definitely bang for your buck. They have happy hours that span a good chunk of the day so definitely take advantage of that. Will definitely be back to support a local small business.

Mariana made our first visit AMAZING! Excellent customer service right from the start. We both…read moreordered snow crab, potatoes, corn and garlic bread. The food came out in a short while and it was piping hot. When we first opened the bag, we could smell how well seasoned and prepared the food was. It's been a couple of years since we've been pleased with a crab boil and this is now our favorite spot. Can't wait to return.

I remember when I visited this location during opening week, and the only thing that separated this…read morelocation from other locations were the empty tables. Now, one year later, the tables are full and the waitlist is even longer. Thankfully, we joined the waitlist 1.5 hours before eating and ran some errands before being called. This is the normal experience The Boiling Crab, and a well earned experience at that. The food continues to be stellar and consistent with the locations in the OC. The shrimp, oysters, clams, fries with crab meat has made our tummies full and content. The whole shebang is the way to go. The staff themselves is aplenty. This place, like all locations are not short on staff. As a result, the service is quick and efficient. Combined with a Cajun seafood atmosphere and sports games on every television, Boiling Crab continues to be the solid seafood place I have enjoyed all these years.

I feel like Boiling Crab just doesn't hit the way it used to. With so many other seafood boil…read morespots around now, I feel like the quality of the sauce really needs to step back up. I ordered the XXX sauce and unfortunately it was super watery and didn't have that thick, flavorful coating I remember Boiling Crab having. The flavor just wasn't there for me this time. The best part of my experience was definitely the service. Our waitress was so sweet, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. She honestly made the experience much better! I just wish the food, especially the sauce, was as good as the service.

I love it food is So Goood!! They gave us free lil dessert Bomb recommend this place service was…read moreexcellent .

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. :(

The restaurant is clean, spacious and right around the corner from the university (: The cashier…read morewas super friendly, enthusiastic and thorough. I was craving some fried fish and shrimp after a night class and found this gem! Smells great upon arrival I got the Fried Fish & Shrimp Combo w Creole fries. I had a long drive home so I snacked throughout to make sure I tasted it fresh. It was good and could taste the Cajun seasoning through the batter real good and their Creole fries heavily seasoned to taste, love it. After a while tho (ofc) the drive the rest was real cold and the batter was super thick so it made it kind of soggy. still a great meal tho (: i plan to dine in next time

Easy parking. Good, nice, and friendly service by the "daddies" that work there…read more I've eaten at several other similar restaurants, but the food here didn't quite hit the spot. The flavor was kind of off -- too heavy on the garlic and the sauce was too light. I also find this place too pricey for what you get. I also ordered one side of corn, which is $3.50 for 2 pieces. I was charged $7 but only received 2 pieces of corn. Same thing happened to my coworker who ordered the same thing! Their corn was also on the harder side. $5 for small rice?! I was charged $10 for 2 small rice. BUT ON THE MENU, RICE IS ONLY $2.50! I only received 2 side orders of rice. THERE IS DEFINITELY A DISCREPANCY WITH THE PRICES ON THE MENU AND THE PRICES THAT ARE PRINTED ON THE RECEIPT! Look at my receipt and their menu. I SUGGEST GOING TO SHRIMP LOVER, BOILING CRAB, CRAB SHACK, OR HOT AND JUICY CRAWFISH FOR BETTER QUALITY AND BETTER TASTING FOOD.

Had to come in for the Ragin Cajun's last call! One last boudin, one last round of oysters, one…read morelast po'boy and one last time to savor the bayou bisque (oh deer God I'm going to miss the bisques!). Grabbed some beignets to go, but kicking myself for not getting the peach cobbler one last time. But will miss the southern hospitality, generosity the owners Lisa & Steve have given to the community. Not just in sponsorships but in their parking lot parties which always showcased great local bands and putting on one hell of a free show for the customers! Their food was always the best this side of the Mississippi and their hospitality the same! Can't wait to see their rebranding and have the same comfort flavors of home!

Heads up: After 32 years of serving the South Bay: Ragin' Cajun will close its doors on March 1,…read more2026. So go soon if you're hankering for Cajun à la Cuisine Acadienne. Bon Chance et Prospérité!!! Ragin' Cajun looks as though it were plucked right out of the Bayou Tèche in Southern Louisiana. I could be somewhere on a back road near Saint Martinville. The owner was in her Mardi Gras best in shades of purple, gold, and green on this Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday. Parking lot has over grown plantings that also feels Southern. Kinda charmingly ramshackled, self consciously kitschy to perhaps reference itself to the rightfully proud "Coonass" culture. 1) Cajun Fried Chicken: "Perfectly seasoned and cooked with our own secret spices." Very delicately seasoned unlike the bold flavors of Cajun spice mix added in when I ate fried chix near West Feliciana Parish, LA. But the buttermilk marinade made the meat soft, moist except the breast which in most cases is almost always drier. The thigh has a combination of lush fat & plush, Jidori-like meat that was impressive. I wish I could only order the thighs. However, the menu says "no substitutions" which I respect. Sides: a) Delightful Hush Puppies like buttermilk donut holes except pleasantly extra crispy almost crunchy on the outside and cakey inside when hot from the frier. Almost subliminal chicken fat flavour as though it were fried in the same oil to fry chicken. b) Corn Bread is moist, dense, cakey. Probably has a bit of wheat flour, and not the crumbly pure corn meal type. 2) Crawfish Étouffée Combo: a) Crawfish Étouffée has a great buttery, suave, smooth roux with subtle Cajun Mirepoix contrasting well with the chewy Crawfish tails. Of the 3, the Étouffée was the most sophisticated. b) Gumbalaya with the same dry, shredded fibrous breast meat absorbing Gumbo soup which had very little Umami. A dash of Cajun Power Lightin' Strikes with a sharp gastrique pepped up the Gumbo enough. c) Red Beans & Rice with that earthy legume scent & rather bland yet porky Sausage was good. When the Cajun Power Garlic sauce was judiciously applied, it kicked this dish up a notch. All the above was served with very soft, well sauced rice. 3) Butter Cake: Heated, soft, gooey, mushy w/ nice light, toasty caramel taste, soothingly butter scented, rounded flavours. Dollop of good dairy scented vanilla ice cream, and drizzling of fruity strawberry sauce. Perfect for those with a major sweet tooth. 1-3a) Iced Tea and lots of it to slake the thirst after 1 1/2 hours of driving to Redondo Beach and to clear my palate during a massive meal of which I am not complaining. MJ née Australia was friendly and convivial, and conveyed a warm "Laissez les bons temp rouler." It's a little piece of Lafayette in Redondo Beach. 3+/4- stars

From the moment we walked in we were welcome by the wonderful staff and i have to say Val And Alene…read moremade great recommendatioms being our first time here and not our last The garlic noodles , peeled shrim , sausages , eggs , potatoes and wings were just so good In my opinion what also made everything better it was the customer service our servers they provided Sometimes you just don't go out for the food also for good customer service To the owner if you are reading this i hope you are recognizing their hard work Keep them happy because it's hard to find friendly people who cares for their job Thank you Val and Alene We will come back !

Where do I even start? A few weeks back I was craving a Cajun seafood boil and my husband found…read moreThe Crab Shack on Yelp. He liked the ratings and reviews, so we decided to give it a shot. First of all, we were greeted with a very warm welcome. They were playing good music. Cool spot to say the least. The food did not disappoint. It was just the right spice level and I have to say very generous portions. Iim really going to say this...It's better than Stinking Craw (and I like them)but, The Crab Shack is fire. Today, I was craving it again and my husband brought some home and again it did not disappoint. Great food and service. Must try.