i've been here approximately 30 times. It is an amazing spot to come and eat. The seafood is super fresh, if you're an oyster lover, they are like two bucks per oyster. Fantastic Service, my server was Alyssa and she did a phenomenal job. She's a one-man show. The whole crew of host does a fantastic job with everything to do, and I felt compelled to write a review. I should've done this a long time ago. read more

Be careful if you come during business hours because they still close for an employee break. They also don't take calls and their voicemail still references SuperBowl. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Business hours - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

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Omg I never write reviews ! But this place is so bad idk how people think it's good at all. The flavor of everything is sooooo bad. Please save your money and go to BOILING CRAB . The only reason we stayed and ate here was because it was 930pm and boiling crab closed at 10. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

Honestly, everything was overcooked this time. The lobster tail was a big disappointment -- it was so overcooked that it was basically falling apart. I even showed our waiter, Alyssa, and pointed out that the lobster tail was completely dissolved, but nothing was really done about it. She just said "oh, okay," which was frustrating. The sauce was amazing as always, which is why it's disappointing. My family and I come here a lot and have enjoyed it in the past, but lately the food has been overcooked and our recent experiences haven't been great. If this keeps happening, we may have to start looking for somewhere else. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

My co worker recommended this place and it did not disappoint! The staff is super attentive, welcoming and fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating and TVs all around.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food and establishment are great. They sat us down in less than 15mins and parking lot wasn't bad either. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Headless Tiger Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

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Came here around 6PM and expected good service but turns out no one wanted to be at work that day! Not only was the service completely horrible but my food was awful, i got 1lb of head on shrimp stinkin special medium, the shrimp tasted reheated and the rice was too hard. Don't even get me started with the sauce! read more

It's super casual here no wait very friendly staff. I like to go when it's happy hour :) my favorite is the lobster tail and peeled shrimp. Bonus for dessert included the fried Oreo and ice is the perfection ending to a delicious meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor is cute theme and the vibes are chill to eat and have a few drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is very relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have been coming to this restaurant for over 5 years and have always had wonderful experiences, but my visit today was beyond disappointing. We were told the wait would be 5-10 minutes. We watched as multiple empty tables sat open, yet we waited nearly 50 minutes to be seated. To make matters worse, we watched the staff seat a party of 12 and a party of 6 who arrived long after we did, even though we were next on the list. As a server myself, I try to give the benefit of the doubt--especially since it looked like they only had two people on the floor--but the lack of professionalism was shocking. We didn't receive our drinks until our food arrived, and no one ever checked on us for refills. The only time a server approached our table was to ask when the people at the table next to us had left because they apparently walked out on their bill. The food was delicious as always, which is the only reason this isn't a 1-star review. However, the service has reached a point where I'm not sure I'll be coming back. They are lucky I have the integrity to pay my bill, because nobody even bothered to check if we had paid before we left. They desperately need more staff and better organization on the floor. read more

Dear General Manager, I'm a longtime patron of Stinkin Crawfish, and I'm writing because my most recent visit on September 6, 2025, left me genuinely disappointed--enough that I feel both management and relevant oversight bodies should be aware. For context, I previously worked for the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, though I am now employed with another department. Over the years, I've recommended your restaurant to many friends and family. Unfortunately, on this occasion, I brought out-of-town guests and the experience fell far below the standard I've come to expect. Although I was there simply to enjoy a meal, we encountered unacceptable service from one of your staff, I can give a name when called. (as she identified herself). When one of my guests politely asked for a different table because of the excessive air conditioning, the server replied curtly that we would need to wait longer. She was also visibly engaged in a dispute with another group regarding their order, which she refused to fulfill, setting a negative tone for the evening. Throughout our wait, this same server responded to any inquiry with sarcasm or outright rudeness, and her body language was consistently unprofessional. It was clear her attitude affected not only our party, but others as well. Thankfully, another staff member eventually took over our table, and her professionalism was a welcome relief. Upon leaving, I requested to speak with the manager but was informed he would not be available until the next day. When I asked for his name, the original server inserted herself, telling me to include her name in my complaint as well--further demonstrating a lack of accountability for her behavior. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beyond the service, I also noticed what appeared to be mold on the kitchen floors near the restroom area.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As you know, Los Angeles County Public Health Ordinance Code 114010 (Food Facility Sanitation) and Code 114257 (Food Contact Surfaces) require management to maintain clean and sanitary conditions at all times. The presence of mold is a clear violation and poses a risk to public health. To make matters worse, the food quality had dropped noticeably. Around 85% of the shrimp we were served were mushy and lacked proper texture, which raises concerns about food safety and freshness. Given these issues--both with service and sanitation--I strongly urge you to review the staff's conduct and address any violations of the relevant Public Health Ordinances. I also believe the Better Business Bureau (BBB) should be informed, as this experience does not reflect well on your business. If you need further details, I am more than willing to help identify the staff member involved. I hope that you take these concerns seriously so that future guests do not encounter the same problems. Sincerely, Danny read more

Great service, fresh food and flavor! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dining in also had a special perk we were pleasantly surprised by.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would definitely come back again! read more

Let me start by saying that I've been to many crab boil places but this one hands down is the best for taste. The sauce or juice or whatever you call it is very flavorful. If you like garlicky stuff the stinkin' special sauce is the go to. I haven't tried the others but boy oh boy you want to drink the bag liquid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Customer service is great and the place is not too loud and not too quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can go casual as can be.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also serve soju and beer so you can have a nice beverage to go along with the meal. Also it's not that expensive for the amount of food you get. A bag feeding four people had leftovers for the next day. read more

Im a type of person that never leaves a bad review .....but idk what these people in these reviews are talking about...if you want Cajun sugar water on ur shrimps please come to this place ...the most disgusting seafood boil I ever tried I will not recommend to any one DONT EVEN WASTE YOUR MONEY OR TIME read more

Love, love, love.....my husband and I just love the stinking style shimp and mussels is just spicy enough but enjoyable , they also make an awesome michelada,my kids like the garlic fries and is so nice of them to allow you to buy pizza from across their business, for my picky kids. read more

I love this place. It's one of my favorites! I wish it was open for lunch during the weekdays. The server, I want to say their name is Jeff, was amazing. Very friendly, I would say they go above and beyond. I like to get peeled shrimp, stinkin special, hot, and make ot awesome (corn, potatoes, sausage). I consider this place to be more affordable than other seafood shops. Location can be difficult to get to, parking is sometimes a mess, but it's worth it. They deserve more business. Really love, and appreciate this place. Would definitely recommend. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Lover Peeled Shrimp Make It Awesome Stinkin Sauce - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

The shrimp use to taste normal but now their bigger than normal and take artificial and I went back more than once to make sure it wasn't just a bad day there but not it chewy and almost like rubber read more

EMILY and ALYSSA are super amazing , Alyssa is always attentive and friendly and Emily is super kind and sweet . I honestly only go to this location for them only ..my home resturant is the paramount location however the girls at Downey just makes the experience much better . When they are not around honestly just isn't the same ...I'm in customer service and the service these two show often is honestly very hard and rare to find ... please give these two the recognition they truly deserve , the resturant would not be what it is without those two girls :) read more

I have such mixed feelings about this review. The first time we went, everything was amazing! We were given samples of the sauces with our food and we felt that we knew exactly what we were going to order this second time around. Fast forward to our second visit and the food tasted so different than what we remembered. We ordered crawfish with shrimp in spicy garlic butter. My husband and I had to keep adding salt, pepper, and lemon to give it some flavor. We also waited 40 minutes for our food. The restaurant was about half full and only one waitress. When we left the restaurant, we saw more staff. The first time we visited this restaurant, I remember leaving and thinking "I can't wait to come back"... This second time around, I don't feel like I need to go back. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

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Don't call to place an order for pickup because they will answer then proceed to say "please hold for a sec" then they have you on hold for 30 minutes. It's ridiculous, at that point don't even answer the call. So unprofessional... I get they have people to attend to inside the restaurant but taking a order over the phone wouldn't take more than 5 minutes. So rude! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]First time here at this location the atmosphere was nice as well as the air circulation was great coming in on a hot day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The team members were all really nice with great attentive service while we were there. The sauce was different than what I am used to. I'm used to a more thick sauce, but overall the food was good. I'm very picky with my water... they have some great water whatever filter it is it's one of the bestttt lol thank you for the great experience read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

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Love this place excellent taste and great service. Workers are always welcoming and very fast. read more

Dang. Found this hidden gem down the street from work. It was Friday, and we were looking for some seafood to eat. So good, we ate it 2 Fridays in a row. The server was on point. He's amazing.! read more

Haven't been here and a while and decided I was craving it again, so I strolled in at around 3:30 and it was mostly empty. I was immediately seated and picked where I sat by the kind waiter. It looked like he was bussing alone, but he did it very quickly and kindly for everyone in the restaurant! My girlfriend and I tried the new garlic fries and garlic bread and WOW they were great! I may be a bit biased because I love garlic, but they were delicious nonetheless. I also didn't even notice it was BOGO beer when I came it, but the waiter brought me my second without even asking! Shoutout to him again. My only complaints were that the shrimp itself was a bit too salty and eating all of them felt overwhelming with all that salt. Also, no TV on felt strange since I like to watch sports when I'm in here, but I'll definitely come back and eat here again since my girlfriend loves it so much. read more

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Good food and great service!!! The seafood here is a boon . We will come back with friends and family read more

Our first time here and were pleasantly surprised. Although I don't think this comes close to boiling crab sauce, the quality of the shrimp and the portion of the sides definitely makes up for us. The service was great our server kept checking up on us and offered us fried Oreos and ice cream at the end of our meal for checking in. I prices are pretty standard to market price and I would definitely come back when I dont feel like waiting an hour for other places, as they had no wait here. read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

We always come and receive great service. Today we didn't have the same experience initially. It took an hour for them to bring out our Food, more than usual due to someone losing our ticket. Alyssa immediately took charge and made sure we were fairly compensated for our wait. I saw her run around that restaurant giving everyone the utmost service so I couldn't really be mad. Alyssa thanks for the pleasant service. You deserve a raise . read more

I come here only for the snow tiger lobster and michis for sure! A little pricey but worth it . Service is good , just sometimes you have to be more specific on what you asked , otherwise they will mistakenly take your order wrong Place is clean , and doesn't take that long to bring your food. Meanwhile you can enjoy your michelada . Do I recommended?? Yes , I do. This is my amount that I pay every time I go but like I mention, is worth it ! read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

I got the shrimp and mussels with 2 eggs sausage corn and potatoes. The sausage I didn't care too much for but the corn was really good. I got the a stinkin special with spicy flavor. Spicy has just enough kick read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

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Food was really good waitress had a bad attitude and that was my first time there. Wasn't too busy but we only saw her when she took our order we had to look for her to get check no refills or anything that usually comes with hospitality. read more

Their seafood boils are amazing. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Plus, there are never any long wait times. It's definitely one of our favorite spots for delicious seafood and top-notch service! read more

The food an servers were amazing well recommended i will definitely be coming back with my family

Great food always! Extremely great service. Everyone treats you like family and they all take turns ensuring you are taken care of. One guy Danny wrote a negative review and my family and I actually happen to be there on the day he is discussing. His account of what happened is not accurate. He was very rude. I want to say he was intoxicated. At least that is exactly how he was acting. When they asked for a different table the server told them of course but they would need to wait so she could get it ready. This guy had a full blown tantrum and the people he was with actually had to take him outside and talk him off the ledge. He was pretty upset for no apparent reason. When they finally calmed him down, they came back in and were seated. They seem to be fine once he calmed down and they enjoyed their meal. But then, as they were getting ready to leave, he asked for the servers name, as well as the managers name. He told her that he was going to speak to the manager about her and she said that is fine, My name is.... We actually felt bad for the server and told her after that she was doing a great job and handles herself properly and that guy was being a total jerk for no reason. read more

Stinkin Crawfish is such an addictive restaurant. My favorite is the tiger shrimp with spicy lemon pepper sauce. The spicy was spicy, so flavorful. They also give free fried oreo with ice cream for dessert--such a nice touch. read more

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We arrived at 845 and the two girls in the front were like it's closed. WTF closed? Y'all got an hour and 15 mins left. We have arrived after 9 at other stinking crawfish and we are still served. They just want to close early for their convenience. Go to another location, Estes viejas no sirven read more

This place is so stingy man. Their pepper and salt is just salt. How expensive is salt and pepper? With the prices you would think at least they would give u a a 50/50 ration. Its 5/95 ration salt being 95 read more

The food is not good at all, the sauce is salty & sweet. I was so disappointed in this place. I will not be coming back .

OKAY, AFTER BEING MAD A FEW YEARS, I GAVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE! IT WAS PRETTY GREAT! Okay, normally I don't ever give places a second chance when it was such a terrible first experience, BUT my boyfriend is damn near obsessed with all things seafood, so he dragged me here. . We ordered 1 bag of crawfish with sausage and corn, and another bag with shrimp, corn, and sausage. The sauce and food was a 10/10. Expensive? Sure. The wait? Long. The service 8/10! Our waiter was amazing, such a nice guy! However, there was another who was not nice at all. I asked a few times for lemon and he was irritated as hell. So my boyfriend got stern and said I wanted lemon and the guy was like "More??" And I tried to keep it light because I didn't want a huge ass fight inside of this seafood place lol (two Mexican men really go from 0-100) but it really could've been avoided if he would've just game me more than 2 pieces of lemon instead of being rude. Like, I could've just brought my own lemons from my tree outside if I would've known it was going to be an issue. Our bill was 50.00, and we did order a lot of food. They ran out of jalapeño poppers which sucked but glad because we had more than enough. I repeat their sauce is amazing !!! I literally ate it with a spoon lol Will I be back? Yes. Do I hope the waiters are nicer? Also yes lol. I plan to order a bowl of lemons haha read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Solid food and overall nice place[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] but our waiter seemed a bit passive aggressive and inattentive to our table which is why I am giving it four stars instead of five. read more

Best best seafood, OYSTERS, LOBSTER TAIL, the flavor is unreal and the SERVICE feels like family Elaine is a sweetheart but all the servers are Ace's!! read more

Stinkin Crawfish - Oysters, with lemon, cocktail sauce and horse radish!!! DELICIOUS - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Downey, California

Food was ready fast, pick up station was adequate. I ordered a pound of shrimp with Cajun style seasoning.

I spent $60 here and the food was horrible. This place has no clue about Creole or Cajun dishes. Everything is over seasoned. I guess most people not from Louisiana would think over seasoned food is Creole and Cajun cooking. Save your money and just eat a box of salt. read more