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4.4 (1.3k reviews)
Closed • 12:00 pm - 9:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Meg C.

We had such a yummy seafood boil at Submarine Crab! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. The crab legs, shrimp, and all the mussels soaked up that delicious garlic butter sauce--SO GOOD! I love when a seafood boil is packed with flavor, and this one definitely did not disappoint. It was messy, satisfying, and totally worth getting your hands dirty. Service was excellent by the way!

Combo 3 + 1lb of shrimp
Sarah L.

(2/5) Unfortunately, this was a disappointing experience from start to finish. I placed my order through the ChowNow platform and arrived to pick it up, only to find out that the restaurant staff was completely unaware the order had been received. Because the order was never sent to the kitchen, I had to wait additional time while it was prepared. The bigger issue was the food itself. I ordered Combo 3, which states it includes 1 lb of clams, but there were very few clams in the bag--certainly nowhere near what I expected. In addition, there were no sausages at all and only 1-2 small potatoes included. Mistakes happen, but between the ordering issue and the missing ingredients, the meal did not match what was advertised. I hope the restaurant improves both its order management process and quality control.

Crag Rangoons (6)
Yen T.

We went here for my niece's birthday for a party of 9. Parking for convoy is horrible even for a disabled person like me but luckily, I found one at Hanmi bank which is the same parking lot but across the way. My husband did regular parking cause I drove myself and said one had to pay for parking if it was over 2 hours (not sure). Dinner experience was easy. Made reservations for 9 but we missed happy hour. Service was awesome. We greatly enjoy all of the seafood boils but it was quite salty for us, should order rice instead of garlic noodles. The beef macaroni was on point. Fries were delicious. Crab Rangoons and popcorn chicken were just ok. Overall, good experience.

Crab Rangoon
Cynthya A.

Came here with my husband for some yummy seafood boil -- and wow, this place smacks! We came right when they opened, so a few items weren't available, but everything we did get was absolutely delicious. It has me wanting to go back ASAP! The restaurant was super clean, and our server was quick and friendly. Each seafood bag comes with corn, sausage, and potatoes -- such a nice touch! We ordered the Torpedo Sauce (mild/medium) and were pleasantly surprised that they even include extra sauce for dipping. We also tried the garlic bread and crab rangoons. The bread was okay, nothing too crazy, but the crab rangoons were amazing -- perfectly soft and crunchy! Overall, definitely a 100/10 experience. My only tiny disappointment was not getting my free fries after posting on social media (since it was advertised), but honestly, the food was so good that it didn't even matter.

Garlic Noodles
Mai H.

Had a pretty good dinner here last night. I went with Combo #3 seafood boil with medium spicy torpedo sauce -- the flavor was good, but it tasted more mild than medium, so if you're expecting heat, you might want to go spicier. Also tried a few other menu items: - Banh Canh: I heard good reviews about this, but IMO it was a bit bland -- could've used more depth in the broth. - Garlic Noodles: Pretty plain, but decent as a side dish. Pour some of the torpedo sauce from the seafood boil over the garlic noodles for more flavor! - Cajun Chicken Wings: Probably my favorite item! Super crispy and well-seasoned. The sticky rice served with them was a nice touch. - Popcorn Chicken: Okay. I was hoping for more crunch/crispiness. - Beef with Macaroni: Not bad. The beef had good flavor and carried the dish. While not every dish hit the mark, I still enjoyed my meal.

2 lbs of Shrimp (Headless)  with Clams   1lb.
Lu T.

Solid place to get seafood boil. Lots of different choices with a friendly staff. We got 2 lbs of shrimp and 1lb of clams for 3 people. Let me say there was plenty of food and we scarfed it down. We substituted the sausage for more potatoes. There were plenty along with corn. They have different heat index and we chose medium which was plenty hot for me but they gave us a side of cayenne peppers if we want to turn up the heat index. Very pleased and highly recommend.

Cajun Coconut Snails
Karen W.

Seafood boil is so fresh and flavorful! It was just a tad too salty but not unbearable. I tried the torpedo (combination) sauce so maybe if I just choose one flavor next time it'll be less salty. We ordered a combo and it came with potatoes, corn, and sausage. I tend to get headless shrimp because I like easy peel, but the staff let me know that the headless shrimp here is the same as the head on shrimp, they just charge extra for the convenience of not having the heads. So I would just get the regular shrimp and take the heads off yourself even if you don't eat the heads. We also tried a coconut snail appetizer. It was also good and came with a generous portion but we wouldn't order it again. We didn't enjoy it as much as we thought we would.

Vivian L.

My friends and I came here for the first time and it was an amazing experience!! We were greeted upon arrival and was able to pick whichever table we wanted. We each ordered something different and I personally ordered the 1 pound, shrimp, head on, with medium spice and the torpedo (a mixture of garlic butter, classic Cajun, and lemon pepper. My friend also ordered the Cajun fries to share too. The server, Melody was amaziiing. After we ordered she brought out everything: water, gloves, bibs, utensils, salt & pepper, limes, and a bowl (to put the trash in). I was really impressed with this, because some other seafood boils do not provide these UNLESS you ask for them. So it was great that she brought it out prior. The Cajun fries were delicious! There's ketchup, spicy mayo, and ranch for the fries. The food itself was amazing and tasty and I also loved that it came with sausages, corn and potatoes included in the bag too. The sauce itself was fine! My spice tolerance is pretty high so medium wasn't spicy to me haha. Melody also checked in with us from time to time too. After we were done eating, Melody asked if we wanted to pay together or seperate, and we said seperate and she already had the seperate checks ready!!!! How amazing! She was prepared!! She even brought out a Vietnamese dessert: corn pudding. It was yummy and a nice surprise. The restrooms were clean, and there's also an extra sink OUTSIDE of the restrooms to wash your hands after eating the seafood boil. It was a great experience eating here. The music was 2000s R&B/hip hop - it was nice. Ambience was nice and clean too! I would 100% come back here. Also there is a parking lot outside too. 5/5 stars for me!

Combo 3
Haley T.

Was seeking a new seafood boil place and can't believe I've been going through life not knowing about this place! We got combo #3 and was pleasantly surprised about the service, flavors, and ambiance. Not to mention, this was some of the biggest crawfish I've ever seen! There was plenty of seating and although we came in with no one else there, it eventually started to get packed. Although there was only one server, she was super attentive and nice. To top it all off, they give a nice little dessert at the end. Will be back!

Garlic Noodles and Cajun Potato Fries
Alyssa N.

Dined on a Wednesday night and it was relatively empty. There were decent groups of tables but no lines and no wait times (though I do know weekends tend to be busier). We chose the combo 3, medium spice, torpedo - Mussels, clams, shrimps along with the cajun fries and the garlic noodles. Cajun fries and the combo, fire. Super good. Garlic noodles was garlic noodles. LOL Service was fantastic and major shoutout to our server, she was very patient and attentive. Definitely a good plus on the restaurant atmosphere, everything was clean, tidy, and spacious. The menu also has a wide selection for different taste palates. I've tried a handful of seafood boils in SD now and I'm gonna have to say Submarine Crab is one - if not the only - tops on my list. Good food, good prices, good quality. 100% will be dining here again. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

Snow Crab Legs   1 lb.
Ivonne Z.

Was super excited to try this place being that me and my husband are seafood lovers!! We had never been here but saw online the good reviews so we joined the waitlist. There was 5 parties infront of us and after 30min the waitlist hadn't moved so we went inside to see how much longer it would be and there was only two tables occupied. Strange. Then the host told us to sit wherever we wanted. We did and then waited maybe 15min before the server came. We ordered. I got shrimp and it was so over-cooked it was too hard to peel. My husband got crab but they didn't give him any tools to open it. He had a difficult time opening the hard shell. Everything looked good but the sauce had no flavor. It was watery and we both didn't like it, i couldn't even finish my shrimp. We paid and said never again. We hardly saw our server despite there only being a few tables.

Seafood Udon
Julie-Ann B.

This has been our go-to spot for over 5 years, and it never disappoints! If you're into banh canh or seafood udon, this place truly nails it. The noodles have that perfect chewy, bouncy texture and the broth is packed with deep, rich flavor. Honestly, it's even better than the famous Mai Phuong in OC, the flavor and noodle quality here are on another level. Fresh seafood, consistent quality, and comforting flavors every time. Easily one of the best hidden gems around!

Combo 4
Maureen M.

First time ordering seafood boil to go and I'd probably only order from here moving forward! They supply you with the table plastic, limes, and salt and pepper. Overall fresh seafood and tasty seasoning.

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Is there still outside dining available? Is it dog friendly?

No outside dining as of 10/2023. And no, not dog friendly because no outdoor seating.

What are your hours on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?

Good morning, we will close on Christmas Eve and will be open regular hours on Christmas day. Wishing you a happy holiday.

Do you guys take reservations? Is there a service fee for a big party?

Good evening! There’s no fees. You may make your reservation on Yelp or please kindly provide me with a date, time, full name, phone number, and party size. Thank you!!

What time is last call?

Good morning! Last call on the weekends is 9:30pm, and weekdays is 9pm.

When they/ you guys have happy Oyster all day?

I don't work here but as a frequent guest who loves oysters I can tell you that they do not have oyster happy hours . Since covid , very few places do . Maybe check Ironside Oyster down in Little Italy .

What's the maximum amount of people you can have in your group for indoor or outdoot dining?

Hi!! It depends on the day and time.

Do they still serve beignets?

I did not see them on the menu.

Are y'all open for Christmas?

Merry Christmas Nicole! We’re open from noon-9:30pm. Outdoor seatings with heat lamps are available for use. However, we will not be able to provide full service due to the recent restrictions. All food and drinks will be brought out in the togo… 

Hi, I have reservations for 6 tomorrow 12/25 at 4 pm confirmed via Yelp. Will you be open?

Happy Holidays Momo! We open from noon-9:30pm. The outdoor seatings with heat lamps are available for use. Tables and chairs are sanitized after every use. However, we will not be able to provide full services due to the restrictions. All food and… 

What are your holiday hours? Will you be open for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day?

Hi!! We will be closed for Thanksgiving day, November 26th, and Christmas Eve, December 24th. We will open the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Is live crawfish still available?

Hi!! Unfortunately, live crawfish is out of season currently. Our frozen crawfish is the highest quality, you won’t be disappointed.

Updated 2019 happy hour times/specials/menu or is it still same from 10/2017 answer?

Happy Hour is from 3-6pm, 30% off all appetizers and drinks. Tuesday promo is $1 Oysters.

Are all your drinks non-alcoholic?

Good morning Amilia! Our tea is non-alcoholic. We currently have bottled beers. Draft beers are coming in 2 weeks. Let me know if you have anymore questions. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Are you opening on Christmas Day? Thank you!

Yes! We will be open on Christmas Day.

Yelp says you take reservations but the phone number isn't working. How can we do so?

I've just checked. The phone number is 858-987-0333. It's working now. I'd be happy to make a reservation for you. What day and for how many please.

What time is Happy Hour today and what is on special during Happy Hour?

Happy hrs 3-6, 30% off all appetizers and shared dishes garlic noodles, fried rice, seafood pasta, ... and all drinks are 50% off. Friday special, free fries with any seafood… 

Do you accept to go orders like for example 6 lbs of shrimp?

Yes! Price per lb of shrimp is $14. If you wanted 6lbs, it's better that you order 2 combos #1, $36/combo, each combo comes with 3 lbs of seafood, that brings the price down to $12 per lb of shrimp. All combos come with corns, potatoes, and… 

Do you have gumbo?

Yes, as of 10/2023 they have only have seafood gumbo on the menu.

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Blue Water Seafood - Mission Hills - Cod and red snapper tacos

Blue Water Seafood - Mission Hills

4.2(4.5k reviews)
5.9 mi•Middletown, Mission Hills
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We came here for a late lunch, and we had already Know what…read morewe wanted. I like ceviche with shrimp is so fresh. I like shrimp and crab ceviche next time I will have crab & shrimp combo ceviche What a good afternoon with fresh fish and the market to Pick up your fresh fish next to go. I really enjoyed my fish Taco so large And the Ceviche had such great flavor town! You want more. Tuna Melt is good but she liked the ceviche was better she said. So come on and come have some good good fresh fish here

This is one of son's favorite restaurants. We didn't have time to go when he visited last time. We…read morestopped in for lunch Friday. She was disappointed that the soft shell crab sandwich was not on the menu. I reminded him that is a seasonal item. He settled for the Buffalo Calamari sandwich. There was too much Buffalo and Blue Cheese for his liking. The roll was perfectly toasty on the outside and soft on the inside. The calamari was cooked well, with a light crispy crust. It could have used a small side salad. I ordered the Ahi Poke with rice. You have the option to add avocado for and additional charge. It was very fresh and well marinated. I should have ordered it with wonton chips. Both meals were generous portions, I took my left overs home he didn't. Service could have been better. My meal was dropped off first. So we had to wait a bit longer for his to eat together. There was water sitting under the utensil holder so the server wiped that up with a napkin. We sat on the back patio to get some air. No one checked on us after food was dropped off. We had to go inside to get a ToGo container. While I appreciate that it's a seafood market + restaurant, I think service and quality used to be better overall.

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100s Seafood Grill Buffet

100s Seafood Grill Buffet

3.9(2.1k reviews)
4.0 mi
•$$$
Takes reservations
All you can eat

Surprisingly short wait for a Sunday around lunch time, I thought more people would have been here…read moredining in, but maybe with the start of football season everyone was out and about trying to find the game. There is so much space for seating no matter the party size. We had 5 in our group and more than enough space. Tables were bused regularly nothing sat on the table for too long. The food quality was pretty good considering the volume a buffet cooks in. We didn't have a bad bite anywhere and there were plenty of land, air and sea options for all dietary needs. Price was higher for weekend service but it was worth stopping in after a morning of moving furniture around,

We thought that coming for lunch on Saturday right when it opened at 12 PM was the good call, but…read moreit was not quite on the mark. Roast duck was overcooked with a bad acrid smell, and it didn't have that oily crispy layer that you normally would get when it is fresh. All the dim sum looked like it was sitting in the steamers for a while, crab legs were overcooked so it came apart mushy instead of flaky. What happened? I'm guessing that they made all the food early in preparation for opening, but all of food tasted like it sat out for hours. The things that turned out fine, were the oysters, sushi and sashimi, and the prime rib that turned out to be rare.

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100s Seafood Grill Buffet - Shrimp, oysters, lobster claws

Shrimp, oysters, lobster claws

100s Seafood Grill Buffet - Interior

Interior

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Mitch's Seafood - Fisherman's Breakfast

Mitch's Seafood

4.2(3k reviews)
8.2 mi•Fleetridge, Point Loma
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OK everybody it's lobster season so if you haven't had the local spiny lobster, you need to come…read moreand try it and this is a good place to do it! Mitch sells a half lobster plate with two tortillas and all the fixings including Crema and pico de gallo and cabbage and they also throw in a full Mexican street corn for $24 or you can get the full lobster plate for $46. I always manage to eat the whole thing because it's not super filling, but it makes my stomach so happy to have my annual lobster fix. My girlfriend ordered the fish sandwich for $17 which includes coleslaw and a large sandwich on a Bell. You can choose your choice of fish and she chose grouper. The sauce and the seasoning on the fish is delicious so this is another good option. The big warning is the parking situation here my friend circled all the neighborhoods and the paid parking at the Sports fishing parking lot and she couldn't find a single place to park so I got our food to go and we drove to my house a half a mile away and enjoyed our lunch there instead of sitting at Mitch's and enjoying the view. I ordered our meal at 11:45 because at noon the line was going out the door as usual. So be aware of the long lines and the parking and plan accordingly. Other than that, the food is great. The service is great. The view is great so you can decide if the hurdles are worth jumping over. Don't say you weren't forewarned!! And no pictures this time because my friend and I were so hungry by the time we drove back with our food that we just gobbled it up before we thought to take photos

Fresh and inexpensive seafood with a gorgeous view behind the restaurant. We would go here for…read moredinner when we're in the area to get the combo seafood basket and sit outside you enjoy the view. It's large enough to feed two people! Order first before finding a seat. They give you a number and will bring call out your order number when the food is ready. Pick a seat at the bar seating out back asking the railing. They put in spikes above to discourage the seagulls from stealing your food now.

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Mitch's Seafood - Order area

Order area

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Grilled halibut tacos

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