I wanted to update my previous review. After my last experience, the manager reached out and offered to make things right. They provided a complimentary replacement order, and I really appreciate how professionally they handled the situation. The food was much better this time, and I'm glad they took my concerns seriously. Thank you to the management and staff for the great customer service and for making things right. read more

This was my first time trying this location and it was NOT GOOD!! Our waiter was not attentive at all and we had to ask a different waiter for service all night. the food itself was fine but that all disappeared when we waited over 20 minutes for the check!! The manager Lani was letting the staff take vape breaks at an outside table where other staff chit-chatted instead of informing their tables of a new server. Not to mention, we left as soon as we paid because we were tired of waiting for to-go containers! Would not recommend!! read more

HAD: 1 lb Lemon Pepper Shrimp Non- Spicy 1 lb Lemon Pepper Shrimp Mild 2 lbs Shrimp Whole Shabang Non-Spicy 3 lbs Mussels Whole Shabang Mild 4 pcs Blue Crab Qhoke Shabang Mild 1 pc Dungeness Crab Lemon Pepper 5 pcs Corn on the Cob w/ butter only Sweet Potato Fries Boiling Crab always maintains great quality. The sauce is flavorful with the perfect thickness, and the seafood was cooked just right. Depending on your tolerance to spiciness, keep in mind that their mild tasted more like a medium to me. SERVICE: Service was where my score dropped. We chose a booth, so we waited about 10 minutes (though they could have seated us immediately at a regular table). Someone took our drink order about 10 minutes after we sat down, but we were told our server was on break and we'd have to wait another 10 minutes. I thought restaurants have coverage when someone goes on break, so having to wait for another 15 mins for our server was not disappointing but I just thought the wait felt poorly uncoordinated. We also had to wait another 20 minutes for our food to arrive. The restaurant was only half full, and judging by the number of staff members around, I really couldn't understand the delay. And though the servers were nice and polite, it looks like this newer spot just needed a little more coordination and training to get things running smoothly. AMBIANCE: New location in Brea. Rustic nautical style with wooden booths,, butcher paper on the tables, and fun customer graffiti everywhere. PARKING: No street parking is available, but you'll find valet behind the building and a parking garage out front. Keep in mind that the garage fills up quickly because it serves multiple establishments nearby. read more

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Yeah, Boiling Crab has opened in Brea and it is off Brea Blvd on the same street as YardHouse, Improv, and Brea Chophouse. Came here right when they opened and had lunch with a party of five. We ordered crab, mussels, clams, crawfish, wings, oysters, and some potatoes and corn. Overall it was a tasty lunch we had the seasoning at a medium level but probably next time would be mild instead. It is flavorful so you can also order a side of rice to eat with it. Service was great and attentive, my water was filled every time it went halfway empty. read more

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We came here on a Sunday afternoon and sat outside. Gabriel helped us and he was very friendly and attentive. Outdoor seating was nice but they should put a shade or some sort of sunshade to block the suns direct sunlight. Food was just ok. Both seafood didn't have enough sauce. We were barely scrambling to get the sauce out of the shrimp and mussels bag. Mussels were over cooked and not debearded. Cajun chicken wings were just OK. Seasoning wasn't as flavorful. Fries were cooked perfectly. read more

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Love how close this location is to me!! No more having to drive to Rowland or garden grove I was craving seafood boil on a Friday night after work. We got there around 6 and for a party of 2 only waited about 15 min. Food and service were especially quick! Can't wait to come back read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp with corn and sweet potato fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Brea, California

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We went for the grand opening on 6/2 around 6:30pm. The wait time was only 45 minutes to 1 hour. The shortest wait time we have had at any boiling crab. We got seated outside. The staff was very friendly but new. We ordered our usual, 2lbs shrimp with the whole shabang medium sauce, xxx the whole shabang sauce on the side, potato in butter, steamed rice, and 2 orders of fried catfish with cajun medium fries. They brought the rice out way before any other food came. Normally the timing is better so that we don't wait so long to actually eat it. Shrimp - these were okay. I think the combination of the sauce not being what we are used to and then then the shrimp peeling weird. Normally once peeled, they are still intact. These after peeled were slushy. They also had all sorts of gunk coming out of them. Normally we have a much cleaner shrimp. Catfish - these were good and also not so good. I don't think it was cooked evenly. The parts that were cooked correct were good and steaming hot. The parts thst weren't were rubbery. Unfortunately it was not just one piece that had this issue. Fries - perfect Service - the staff is super friendly. They were a little confused about what was still available and what wasn't, but honestly it was the first day, so that is okay. We would have liked to be checked in a little bit more though. But again, not complaining as it was the first day. Cleanliness- it was the first day and everything was sparkling clean. Overall we were pleased to see this place open up close to us. We love going but hate the drive. This location is perfect. I am hoping all these first day/week jitters come out and they improve an already impressive first day. I keep forgetting to mention my loyalty to receive points, but be sure to mention before you pay. read more

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The Boiling Crab is a great place to eat. The service was absolutely amazing and the atmosphere was popping. However, the whole sha'bang was really lacking flavor tonight. It was our first time at this location, but since we like the location, we'll give it another try sometime down the road. Fri. 9/4/26 read more

Excellent service. Good vibe inside the restaurant. Great place to take your family. The food is always good and filling.

So happy we were able to make their grand opening. We waited for roughly ten minutes to be seated. We ordered our goodies with the famous Sha-Bang sauce and medium spicy. The service was phenomenal, Don and Jessica were the main ones assisting our table, but we had many others that checked on us throughout the experience. The restaurant vibes were energetic and lively. As always, parking in downtown Brea can get hectic...so anticipate it with a little patience! read more

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We had the opportunity to attend a special event before the grand opening, and it was a fantastic experience! The service was excellent, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and the food came out fast. Everything we tried was delicious. We're especially excited to have The Boiling Crab so close to home here in Brea. Congratulations to the team on their grand opening today, June 2, 2026. Wishing them all the success and can't wait to come back! read more

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The food was delicious, and Angie's service was fantastic. Even the music was enjoyable.

The food here is amazing so delicious if you love sea food this is the place to be.....

AMY!!!!!! omg Amy was so kind and fun and gave us the best advice on what to order and how to build our bags. We didn't have a super solid idea of how to build our combos/extras so we just told her everything we wanted and she recommended which seasonings and food options to put together. If you're going (which you should because it was sooooooo good) you need to ask for the queen Amy's section. We didn't get a picture before eating but this is the chaos of after (get the whole shabang it's soooo good) read more

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Food is always delicious, never a dull moment! Service is always spot on as well, friendly and quick! The inside is nice too look at too, the props they have are accurate to what they give for food read more

Absolutely loved our experience at The Boiling Crab! The food was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The service was friendly and attentive, and the fun, lively atmosphere made it even better. We'll definitely be coming back read more

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I visited and got my regular order and came out great as always ! The ambiance was amazing at this location . i love how open it is . Ixa was our server and was very attentive and got everything out as quick as possible for us . Definitely will return to this location again read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Brea, California

The servers are friendly , but I feel like this location is extremely stingy with their sauce . When they opened up I got the shrimp here , it was extremely dry , fast forward to now they have added a bit more but not compared to any other locations I've visited . I came to this one because it's closer to where I live but will keep driving to Rowland heights , it's way better. I was also told I was going to get butter because they didn't want to give me a bit more sauce , when we were almost done with shrimp manager Brian came to apologize and offered us sauce because they forgot the butter when they could have just given us a bit more in the beginning. read more

It has been a while since I came on Yelp, but this experience NEEDED to be shared. We came to the new location this evening to celebrate a birthday. As a group of moms, it's rare that we are able to take a night out without our babies. So something really high on our priority list is being able to get in and out efficiently so that we can get home to our kids. Wait time was estimated at 20-30 minutes for our party of 7, it ended up being about 45 min. Not the end of the world, but worth noting. When our server, Leylani, arrived, our table was already prepared with everything we wanted to order. She took our drink orders and our food orders at the same time & advised us that she was going to be going on break soon and that there would be another server would stepping in, but she did not provide any further information as far as when that was going to happen or who was going to be covering our table. After about waiting for 40 minutes, we still had not even received our water or any of our other drinks. We flagged down another waitress, Cheyenne, who was super apologetic and kind. She said she was going to look into it for us as well as to let the manager know and she came back quickly to take our order, letting us know that it was not put in. While taking our drink orders, someone came to ask a clarification question on one of the food items. This is when it was brought to our attention that our food order had also not been placed. At this point it had been an hour since we seated, and the food had not even been put in. The front-of-house manager, Don, came over to apologize and explain what had happened. While our original server had taken our order, she had apparently gone on her lunch break without entering it. To make matters worse, we could see her from our table sitting on the patio with coworkers, eating, chatting, and having a great time while our food hadn't even begun cooking. Don acknowledged that the situation was completely unacceptable. He assured us he would address it with staff, place a rush on our order, and comp our meal. Moving forward, we were taken care of by Cheyenne and another amazing waiter named Robert. Both of them were a total godsend and turned our night around. They were attentive, sweet, professional, apologetic, and we were incredibly grateful to have them taking care of us. We had also brought an ice cream cake , which the restaurant kindly stored for us in the freezer. However, while we were waiting for our table to be cleared and the cake to be brought out, one member of our group went to wash her hands and encountered Leylani by the restroom gossiping about our table. When she realized she had been overheard, her reaction made it pretty obvious she knew she had been caught. An "Oh Crap" face. At the end of the night, after our food was comped, we were presented with our beverage tab, which was completely fine. We were happy to pay it. We actually planned to use that tab as an opportunity to leave a generous tip for Cheyenne and Robert. Unfortunately, we were informed that this location pools tips. Personally, I think this is something management and corporate should reconsider. It can create an environment where exceptional employees and poor-performing employees are rewarded equally, regardless of the service they provide. In situations like ours, it was disappointing to know that the two employees who worked so hard to fix the problem would not directly benefit. My group was also not surprised to discover that Leylani already had negative Yelp reviews, especially considering this location only opened LAST WEEK. Despite everything, we were extremely grateful to Cheyenne, Robert, and Don for doing everything in their power to rectify the situation and salvage the celebration for our birthday girl. The evening was far more time-consuming than any of us expected, but their efforts made a significant difference. This situation was unfortunate; however, it would not deter me from returning this location. I also want to mention that once our food finally arrived, it was hot, fresh, and delicious. Aside from a few of our orders being a bit on the dry side, everything was very flavorful and enjoyable. The fries were especially delicious: perfectly seasoned and honestly one of the highlights of the meal. Credit where credit is due: despite the service issues we experienced, the kitchen delivered great food. A few things to be aware of if you decide to visit: -Be prepared potentially for an inaccurate wait time -They can split the bill up to 4 ways -They can store cake or ice cream cake for your party -Order your seafood "extra juicy." The items we ordered without it seemed noticeably drier than what we've experienced at the Rowland Heights location. -They currently pool their tips -If you were seated in Leylani's section ask for another server. Thanks for coming to my TED talk read more

Went to the grand opening 6.2.26 Everyone was super friendly, very clean, including the restrooms. The shrimp was ok It was mushy, and when I would peel the shrimp the shrimp would fall apart The limes were dry. I got a couple that had juice. My fries were forgotten, and I had to ask two people if my fries were coming soon because it came out after our bag of shrimp. The fries were not hot as I'm used too. There is definitely room improvement, but hopefully this location does well. read more

Went to the grand opening at their newest location in Brea with a few family members . I heard it was the old laugh factory. The staff were really friendly and attentive and very helpful. This location is very spacious and has an outdoor patio as well. Theres a lot of parking in the area so parkings not an issue. We got a mixture of items from shrimp, king crab, crawfish, onion rings, the catfish basket and a few soft drinks. We also added sides of corn and potatoes into our seafood broils. Everything was great, we all enjoyed the big meal. Will definitely come again if im in the area. Much success at the new location. read more

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My recent visit to The Boiling Crab was absolutely fantastic, largely thanks to our incredible server, Brennen! He was not only incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our meal but also had a knack for recommending just the right things. I usually stick to my go-to drinks, but Brennen suggested I try their Margarita, and I'm so glad I trusted his judgment! It was a delicious and something I definitely wouldn't have ordered without his enthusiastic recommendation. Brennen's excellent service and perfect drink suggestion truly elevated our dining experience. Highly recommend asking for Brennen as your server. read more

The service was really good and were attentive and careful with my shellfish allergies!

The server was so nice I don't eat this type of food but I was pleasantly surprised it was good and everyone enjoyed themselves but you should do reservations read more

The shrimp was extra large and mushy . I didn't want to make a big deal about it but we ate like two and took and gave it away. The fish catfish was slimy. But the service and everyone at this location were super friendly and attentive. The person I gave the food too said they had to get past how mushy the shrimp was . read more

Shout out to Robert B for helping me and my wife out last weekend! Very tentative and just a great all around server. You can tell he loves his job and more importantly will connect with the clients on a personal level. Food was great as Always. If you come ask for Robert as your server. read more

The staff here doesn't have experience. I placed my name and phone number down on a Friday. When I checked with the host to figure out why they hadn't texted the host lied and said they tried calling me to say my table was ready. Turns out staff had forgot to include my phone number. Shrimp was lacking sauce and flavor too. read more

Good was delicious! Service was great and quick! Ambiance is very nice and clean! Feels so nautical. But the best is the good food of course lol read more

First time at this brand new location . Excellent service from entrance to exit . The Cajun shrimp and fries are fire !!! Great vibe watched the Mexico vs Ecuador World Cup ! 2-0 Mexico wins . Viva Mexico !! Cabrones ‍‍. Will return soon read more

A group of my friends and I came in last night (Sunday), and we had such a great experience! We ordered 3 pounds of shrimp, 1 pound of crawfish, oysters, fries, and margaritas, and everything was so good. The seafood was fresh and came out at a good time, it definitely hit the spot. But honestly, the service from Juliette was even better. She was taking care of a huge table at the same time, but she still made sure we had everything we needed. She checked on us, kept our drinks filled, and made sure we were doing okay without ever making us feel forgotten. She was super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. We'll definitely be coming back. Thanks again Juliette! read more

I am so excited about this new location in Brea, CA! I got my usual 1lb of shrimp (the whole shebang non spicy) with corn, potatoes, mussels, clams, sausage, & gumbo with rice. Everything was DELICIOUS as I expected. The great thing was it wasn't over packed. We waited about 25 mins or so.I don't think people really know about it yet. I can't be upset about that. My son ordered his usual of catfish & crabby fries. Then he ordered ranch & mixed it with hot sauce. That mix was tasty. So what rounded out the amazing night was Jorge! Jorge was so sweet, friendly, attentive, & kind. He even brought me extra gloves. Sorry he left Rowland Heights but now Brea has him. Thank you to everyone for making this a great experience for me & my son!! Definitely coming back soon!! read more

The Boiling Crab - Gumbo & Crabby fries!! Yummy!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Brea, California

Place itself was nice and clean, service was fine. Like other yelpers have mentioned, the amount of sauce you get in the bag and the flavor/spice of the sauce does not compare to other boiling crab locations. Hope they step up their sauce game like their other locations in Rowland Heights/Garden Grove. Hope they get better as this location is closer to home. read more

Been years since I last visited a boiling crab, and I am so glad they made one closer in the OC in Brea! The wait was way less than expected with 10-15min wait on a Wednesday night. There is no Cajun seafood spot like this one. Amy, our server made sure we were well taken care of the whole way. Can't wait to go back already! read more

They are definitely still in their soft opening phase. The food was delicious and has the same amazing flavors as their other locations. There are some areas of improvement though: - I don't recommend coming during sunset hours. There's no shades for their windows and the sunlight hits directly in your face. We were originally seated at the table with all the sunlight and it was SO uncomfortable that we asked to move. They NEED sunshades for all of the many windows that they have. I'm surprised that they don't have it to begin with. I even saw guests at another table were wearing sunglasses. Obviously your windows are a problem - they ran out of gloves which was disappointing - our drinks were given to us late and were given in the middle of our meal. For some reason there were no lids or straws which makes it harder to drink. Not sure if it's suppose to be given upon request or he just forgot to put the lids on? - we asked for forks for the table and the server came with one fork. Like really? We need it for the whole table, why would you show up with just one fork? - the bathrooms had trash on the floor. Not sure how often they clean the bathrooms read more

This new location is a must! We used to visit the Rowland heights location but this one is a must now as there's not as much traffic and food is just as good read more

Mariah was very attentive and was always checking on us to make sure we were good and always had refills. She made the whole experience fun as this was my first time at The Boiling Crab. Definitely recommend this place not just for the food but for the great service. read more

Decided to place a to go order with garlic butter, no spice and my seasonings were completely wrong! Called to complain to Lelani to tell her that i got a bag of cajun mix with a tiny side of garlic butter!?! Whose only response was to say, sorry about that. Gave her 2 more opportunities to make it right, with the same response? Very disappointed. read more

I am so happy to have this boiling crab right around the corner from my house (no more going to Rowland Heights) lol The service has been a bit lack luster, and seems to need some improvement. Tonight, we had Juliet who wasn't our initial server but took initiative to help us out while another server wasn't assisting us properly. Juliet got our order, brought our drinks, was open to conversation and made herself available at every opportunity. Happy to see her make the effort and it really showed!! Hats off to Juliet for great customer service read more

DELICIOUS lunch!!! The crabber fries are a must! Can never go wrong with shrimp, crab, and mussels too (shabang style). The front of house manager, Don, was so friendly, sweet, and personable!!! He'd check in and make sure our group had everything we needed! Thank you, Don! Our waitress, Amy, was also great at checking in. Food came out in a timely manner, great ambiance, and really good music playlist! Can't wait to go back! read more

Such an awesome experience at the grand opening on 06/02. Ecstatic this location has finally opened and is super close to me. Mariah was super friendly and very attentive towards my table. Entire staff were very nice. Everything was clean and the food tasted delicious. I cannot wait to come back to this location. read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Brea, California