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    The Boiling Crab

    3.9 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Best thing here were the fries
    Tyler J.

    Very disappointing visit but customer service was wonderful. The shrimp felt old and shell fish was tiny and chewy with barely any sauce coating them. The best thing were the fries.

    How the crawfish is delivered - not good looking, very messy to eat, but very tasty
    Brian G.

    A fun ambience, love crawfish from my Louisiana days and so I couldn't resist. Delicious but you need a lot to have your fill! Glad I got corn to go with it - should have had 3-4 1/2 cobs and not just one!! Remember to wear appropriate clothing or you WILL get messy. I hadn't plan to go here and so I was wearing a dress shirt (dumb!!!!) but luckily they provide bibs and gloves but the crawfish are so slippery the gloves are not very helpful. The staff were friendly and helpful but ordering is a real challenge - but we did it. Maybe 30% of my crawfish were a good size but the majority were so small it was virtually impossible to get the meat out and remove the intestines (esp with gloves) and actually have something left to eat. Maybe I'll try the crab next time? Yes we will be back

    Maria D.

    Their margarine is dairy free! Super crowded, but wait time was under 30 mins. Mgr was so friendly and understanding. She came to speak to me about the allergy beforehand and then a second time around when I had a question about the margarine. She took a picture of the ingredients so I could confirm. Shout out to her for that! Plenty of seating and very lively. Servers are quick and friendly here.

    Rayanna B.

    The best time to come here is right about when they open. There is a wait but it is not longer than 15 minutes for sure. Boiling Crab is always a good idea whenever we want to eat seafood. Service was alright at this location, had to remind the servers at least twice to follow up on missing orders. We were also a bit disappointed because we when we ordered mussels, there were a lot of just the shells without the meat inside the bag. Hoping for a better experience next time at this location.

    Steamed rice, Cajun-marinated shrimp, baby potatoes, corn, and a squeeze of lemon.

    For those who dislike spicy heat, please note that this dish will be quite spicy due to the Cajun seasoning, even if ordered without added chili peppers.

    Fried shrimp and lemon pepper fries

    This is my updated review after finally eating and waiting in queue for almost 2 hours this bust past Friday. I ordered the gumbo with rice and the fried shrimp basket. My wife daughter and our friend got the snow crab lobster sausage and potatoes shrimp muscles in the whole shebang sauce mix mild and an order of the oysters. The food was great worth the wait and price. Service was quick and friendly very attentive. The place was nice and clean though we did sit at the outside tables. Everything was great until some passerby's made some comments towards me thankfully my wife didn't notice since I ignored them. The fried shrimp was juicy and not over cooked. I got the lemon pepper fries with my order and they were good just too salty but it's lemon pepper what can you do about that lol The gumbo was rich and not overly spicy. The seafood we got with the mild whole shebang sauce mix was delicious and not overpowering as you might think it would be considering the 3 sauces it's mixed with. The oysters tasted fresh and were good as no one got sick from eating oyster so that let us know they were fresh.

    Shrimp
    Mary A.

    Came on a Tuesday night and it was PACKED, so I definitely recommend joining the online waitlist ahead of time. Big space with indoor and outdoor seating. Jess, our server, was amazing! Super attentive, friendly, and made the experience even better. We ordered the 2 lb shrimp with the Whole Shabang sauce (mild), and it never disappoints. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was as flavorful as always. Pretty good experience and definitely a spot I'd com back to!

    Garlic butter mild spicy crawfish - 1 lb
    Helen Q.

    Absolutely delicious. If you haven't been, and love seafood, it's a must visit. Casual dining, with option of indoor or outdoor seating. Easy to order, pick your items, pick your sauce, and pick your level of spice. Crabs range from $44 to $90 a lb depending on blue crab, snow crab, or king crab. Ranges usually from 1.5 lbs to 3 lbs. I ordered 1 lb each of shrimp, clams, crawfish. I added corn, potatoes, sausage links. A lot of flavors deeply infused into the seafood. I had plenty left over to take home for a second meal. Sign up for their loyalty program for $10 off next visit. Service was great. Our waitress checked in often, brought us refill drinks, etc.

    Messy combo it comes with 3 eggs and ate all the eggs ahhahahaha
    Maggie M.

    Love it !!!! The seafood was really good , tasty and fresh !!! , the servers are all nice :) the food portion was good !!! the ambiance was also nice Overall i will deffo comeback worth every penny :)

    Emi G.

    Boiling Crab Poem Brought my friends here for a catch up Only come on a weekday because it's crowdedddd If you're sneaky you'll bring your own rice Listen, times are hard I never actually get crab here Never skip the shrimp though yum Good sinks for handwashing Cute that the staff helped us with our bibs Really quick service honestly Ambiance is what u expect Boil

    Salt and pepper and extra limes
    Bianka G.

    Pretty good and surprisingly for once no wait time!! This is for a Monday evening 6:30pm Group of 6 and we seated quickly. We ordered a couple bags of 1lb shrimp, sweet potatoes fries, lemon, pepper, fries, and fried shrimp plus a side of steamed white rice For flavor, I like to get the whole shabang which is all three of their flavors in one and for spice I get medium it's not too hot, but I give it a good 7 out of 10. This time around the 1 pound bag of shrimp was $18 and FYI it's not deveined so if you don't like to see the line of poop in your shrimp best to avoid now I like to order a side of steamed white rice to soak up all that extra sauce I also like to add lemon and the salt and pepper mix for some extra flavor. The fries we ordered were pretty crispy, and the shrimp batter was very light which made for some nice delicate fried shrimps. All in all you will get full and the price point is fair so put your bib on and dig in!

    soft shell crab basket & snow crab legs with sausage corn and potatoes
    casey a.

    Food was delicious as always!! However service this time around was not so great and the restaurant wasn't even busy Servers were rushed and our appetizers and drinks didn't hit the table until the end of the meal which is disappointing. Ambiance isn't anything special but good company and good food make the experience enjoyable!! The hosts up front were very nice and helpful however the servers were not.

    Karina V.

    Food was good . I ordered a michelada it wasn't good at all. It came with no ice the beer was hot.!!

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    A really nice place good food. Service is perfect too. This guy is really busy. I recommend you call them before you go.

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    great customer service food was delicious would definitely come back again i def recommend the lemon pepper grilled wings

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    Thank you very much, Alex! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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    Is the outside patio still dog friendly?

    Hello! Yes, the outside patio at our Burbank location is dog friendly.

    Are you open on Christmas Day?

    Hi! All TBC locations are closed on Christmas. The Burbank location is closed Dec. 23-25.

    Do you have outdoor seating?

    Yes! Our Burbank location has an outside patio.

    Reservations needed on weekdays?

    Thanks for the question! We do not take reservations; seating is first available. Please note the entire party must be present to be seated.

    Are you offering limes or lemons today 10-29-23?

    Yes

    Are dogs allowed in the outdoor patio?

    Yes, dogs are allowed on the outside patio.

    Are COVID vaccinations required?

    No vaccination needed

    Are you required to have Covid vaccine to dine-in?

    Not at this time, however that may change in the coming weeks depending on local mandates.

    How do you sign the waitlist on Yelp?

    Go to your Yelp account, search for The Boiling Crab Burbank location and you'll see Join Waitlist then click.

    Is there a waitlist on here?

    Only in person

    Hello, do you guys do delivery?

    They do not, but you can find this location on apps like UberEats or Postmates.

    How do I find out what market price is for certain items?

    Hello, market prices can be found listed at the restaurant - or you can also call in and ask a staff member prior to your visit.

    Can the boiling crab add tips even if you signed and zeoed the tip?

    Whether or not you sign a receipt at any restaurant it's illegal to add a tip to a transaction after the fact once it leaves the persons hands. If you add a tip and forget to sign it is also illegal to claim the tip.

    Can I just buy the sauce in the bag to go?

    That's a good question; I'd like to know too. Just give 'em a call.

    Is their outdoor seating open?

    Yes outdoor seating at select locations. Call or follow on Instagram to see which ones

    Is there outside sitting or only take out?

    Both

    Are they open for dine in?

    Outside seating is available but limited, I would recommend calling ahead to confirm. They open at 3 pm on weekdays and don't answer phone calls until then.

    What's the market price today for shrimp?

    14 per pound

    Do they have parking?

    Parking is in the strip mall garage. But good luck finding a spot on the weekends this area is impossible. Get there early. Parking is free. There is a world market nearby their parking garage is easier and then just walk over.

    I'm a Maryland Girl in search of Blue Crabs. Does this location offer them and can I get them steamed with Old Bay with a side of Apple Cider Vinegar? Please say yes.

    They do offer Maryland blue crabs...however they are not always in stock. They do it in their 3 signature sauces...but I'm sure they can just steam them for you and give u old bay. Never tried getting it with apple cider vinegar so can't say they… 

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    Super Cajun

    4.8
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    7.8 mi

    I came here to grab dinner and was pleasantly surprised…read more I got combo 2 which includes 1/2 lb snow crab and 1/2 lb shrimp with some sides. It was very tasty albeit the portion was a bit small but reasonably priced. I also got the fried basket with catfish and soft shell crab. The fish was good but the crab was so salty. I'll definitely be back for the seafood boil again!

    First time checking this place out and we went with Combo #1 (1 lb shrimp + 1/2 lb sausage) and…read moreCombo #3 (1 lb shrimp + 1 lb green mussels). Each combo came with a corn, potato, rice, and broccoli. We chose the Cajun garlic butter flavor and honestly, the seasoning was spot on. It was garlicky, buttery, and packed with flavor. Definitely the highlight of the meal. That said, one thing that was a bit of a dealbreaker for me was there's no restroom or at least even a sink available to wash your hands. With a seafood boil, you're guaranteed to get messy while peeling shrimp and while they do provide gloves, they rip really easily. I had to keep switching gloves which kind of took away from the experience. Customer service was just okay, nothing bad but nothing super memorable either. Parking is also limited since it's a small strip mall so just something to keep in mind if you're coming during busy hours. Overall, the flavor and food were solid but the lack of a sink made it a little inconvenient.

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    Make your own Cajun seafood combo boil at Super Cajun_Seafood Express. Enjoy incredible seafood, cooked just the way you love it.
    Cajun Crawfish Pasta to get your feet wet. Don`t forget to pick your sauce, and spiciness and add on the extras.

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    Cajun Crawfish Pasta to get your feet wet. Don`t forget to pick your sauce, and spiciness and add on the extras.
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    The Crabby Crab

    4.0
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    8.1 mi
    $$

    A fast casual spot that hosts a slew of boils complete with paper covered tables and bibs. Popped…read morein on a Friday early afternoon and service was fast and friendly. The baskets are well priced and come with tons of fries. Nice beer, wine, and drinks menu as well.

    After the shenanigans next door, we both decided to try this Crab House that everyone is talking…read moreabout. I have been wanting to eat here for quite some time now. Love seafood and the whole works. I heard they even offer you a bib, to get messy, which I am so down for. Anyway, same thing happened at this restaurant. A confidential envelope was posted on the door and we were not able to get in. Both sides of the doors were locked. Some other mail was on the ground and 2 were inside the restaurant. I don't know what is going on with both Oliva and this Crab House restaurants? It was dark inside as I snooped to see what the place looked like, was not able to see anything, except one side of the restaurant the chairs were placed on top of the tables. Again, either they are going out of business, or sold the restaurant to someone else. We dialed their number, no answer, left a message (twice), and no one called us back! Even until today. What a shame!! Was so looking forward to it. We were there on the 7th of this month at 12 noon. My friend drove all the way from Tarzana so we could have had lunch, but both restaurants let us down..

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    Crab Avenue

    4.0
    (1.1k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    I was really craving some seafood lately and I knew my son and I were going to be in the Glendale…read morearea today for a taping of The Price is Right. I looked around and found this place on Yelp. We had never heard of it, so I thought we should give it a try. I'm so glad we did! Also, what a catchy name. We walked in around 5:40pm on a Tuesday and the place was completely empty. We were greeted by Alex who was the main star of the evening. He was so kind, gentle, soft spoken and honest. Truly a great employee who cares about his job and customers! The same goes for Angelo, who also waited on us, brought out our food and anything else we needed, like extra lemon wedges and hot sauce. The service was truly superb in every way! They both checked on us several times. Now for the food. Everything was simply delicious and fresh. The prices were appropriate for the portions and we both throughly enjoyed our food. I got their Surf and Turf with Ribeye and Grilled Jumbo Shrimp (3pc). For my sides, I added on Caesar Salad and Jambalaya Rice (comes with sausage, chicken, and shrimp). Each side was $2.35 extra. Although it was all tasty and properly made, I'm not going to order ribeye steak anymore from now on. It's always too fatty for my taste, and it's not the restaurant's fault. It's just how the meat is. My son got their Grilled Salmon plate and chose White Rice and Sautéed Veggies as his sides. He was very happy with his dish and didn't leave any crumbs on his plate. He said everything was seasoned properly and the veggies were cooked perfectly/very flavorful. This place is such a hidden gem in Glendale. In all my years of coming to this city, I can't believe I've never noticed it. They have great food with great service in a clean, comfy and homey environment. More people started to show up for dinner time and the vibes got even better. The blues music they were playing really hit the mark and made a great addition to the experience. In my opinion, the big TVs they have are unnecessary. (This isn't a sports bar). They have a BIG parking lot and one bathroom for each gender. My son said the men's restroom was clean, but the women's could have used a little touch up. There's a lot of love in this restaurant! Thank you Alex, Angelo, management and Crab Avenue.

    Feels like i been here before! Awesome crab seafood resto. Order your seafood pick your spice add…read moreyour corn and potatos and dont forget the rice! Service was fast and quick! Ambiance was clean and had a quirky seafood style!

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