Food was great! Service was excellent! Music suuucks! It just didn't hit the vibe of the place. Lots of gangster rap- it just doesn't work for everyone and should be more inclusive. Pricing was great we got 1/2# shrimp, gumbo w/ rice (they charge for that now) 3 potatoes, 1 corn 4 beers and 1 Michelada for $70. Not horrible pricing. We had a great time!! read more

Review of The Boiling Crab Food: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I ordered: * Calamari: 1/5 * King Crab: 5/5 -- $102 for one pound before tax. * Shrimp: 5/5 -- You guys are so greedy! I complained to the waiter about the calamari because the taste was awful, but he still charged me for it. Overall, the food was good, especially the king crab and shrimp, but I was disappointed with the way my complaint about the calamari was handled. I still recommend the place but expensive read more

The Boiling Crab - Seafood time - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

why did you get rid of sweetened green tea?!!!! that's a staple! so sad and disappointing. read more

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We love this place, the food is amazing and always fresh and delicious I really recommend the boiling crab. Thank you. read more

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This is our go to spot when we're craving some seafood boil. Service is always top notch and the flavors are always consistent! That's why we make this a once the month visit! My kids are obsessed with their Cajun fries that come out pipping hot and spicy! We always order fresh crawfish when it's in season, shrimp and clams- the WholeShabang Medium! The wait is long but so worth it. Plenty of parking and you can visit some stores there while waiting or sit in your car! Make sure you add your name to the waitlist on the drive there and check in with the host! Your whole party needs to be there or they will not seat you! It's a big restaurant and has all the good vibes! read more

The Boiling Crab - Clams & crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I always love going to boiling crab when I'm craving seafood. I came on a Tuesday night and the wait wasn't bad only 5 minutes. The workers are all nice but a bit slow and make you feel like an inconvenience when asking for help. There's a lot of workers but I still had to spend a majority of my time flagging people down for help. Luckily the kitchen is well staffed because all of my food came out quickly and fresh. I always get the Cajun fries medium spice this is honestly my favorite thing from TBC I could definitely eat 2 baskets on my own but I ordered more food so I didn't. I also ordered 1 pound of shrimp and 1 sausage with whole sha bang and medium spice. My 2nd favorite thing here is the sausages so good, big, flavorful, and great texture/chewy. The shrimp is boiled shrimp meh not my favorite but it is what it is. Instead I love the sha-bang bang shrimp it's peeled, large, battered crispy, and deep fried also medium spice the sauce on this is more flavorful than the sauce in the boiled bag of shrimp. Overall I had a good experience besides having to flag workers down for help often. read more

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I ordered the mussels & crawfish in a bag. The mussels we perfect 10/10 but, tell me why none of the crawfish had any meat. Nada, quite literally nothing. Every single crawfish didn't have any meat on them. My Aunt also got crab which ironically also had no meat on those legs. We don't mind paying more but, GIVE US MEAT. Please do better, I will respectfully go somewhere that serves you what you pay for. Very sad to see what boiling crab has turned into. My advice is only get the shrimp & mussels in a bag. And the oysters. Everything else has no value anymore. read more

The food was soo bomb ask for Kayla she the best . will be back soon. I came here weekly and im never disappointed. Come back always read more

The Boiling Crab - I forgot to take picture before but the food was so bomb the cocktail are strong. And if get Kayla yesssss she's the best period. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The whole shabang shrimp and fries hits every time! The vibe and people are nice and take care of customers well. read more

Came here on a Thursday night at 8 with a party of 5 and it was packed! Definitely join the Yelp waitlist ahead of time, that's a life saver Highly recommend the LIVE crawfish - huge difference in aroma, flavor, and texture from the original. The crab fries are also a must get, it's like the "surf" version of carne asada fries. Yum Pro tip - get some rice to pair with the leftover sauce from the seafood boil - don't waste that liquid gold!! Fries and 2 pounds of shrimp / crawfish comfortably fed 4.5 as my brother's girlfriend was "not hungry". Classic. Shout out to our server Nate who was very friendly, attentive, and helpful and made our dining experience an easy 5*! Restaurant vibe is very nostalgic and perfectly captures the lost art of family restaurants. Overall, had a fun and delicious night out with loved ones! read more

The Boiling Crab - Crab fries are a must get!! The garlic aioli sauce is super addictive - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Came here after a shorter Disneyland/DCA trip and was very happy with the food and experience. I had been craving boiling crab for a while now and normally I would go to either the Alhambra or the Rosemead locations, but my boyfriend and I decided to eat at this location since it was closest the parks. While doing research I saw in photos that this location offered gloves which was very important in my decision for this location. I am not sure if other locations provide gloves (there is at least one other boiling crab location in Garden Grove). We arrived at around 2:30p and waited for the restaurant to open their doors at 3p. We joined via yelp waitlist on their tablet outside of the restaurant and were notified within 5 minutes that our table was ready. The restaurant was clean and the service was quick and efficient. We got a booth table which was perfect because i love to sit next to my boyfriend while we eat instead of across. Our server was Jimmy and he took our drink and food order immediately. He also gave us tons of lemons which I loved. Our food came out piping hot and delicious. It was my first time trying eggs in my seafood boil and I really enjoyed them. My boyfriend says getting all the add ins: potatoes (3 per order), corn (1 per order), sausage (1 link cut in pieces per order), and the hard boiled eggs (3 per order) is the way to go for maximum flavor and deliciousness. My boyfriend and I were very satisfied with our meals, the price, and the service. We had several staff members come by and check in on our table, as well as surrounding tables throughout the meal. We ended up ordering 2 drinks, 3 lbs of shrimp, 2 orders of potatoes, 3 corn, 1 sausage, 1 order of eggs, and two sides of white rice of less than $100. Will definitely be back, especially since we are magic key holders at Disneyland. read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp Corn On The Cob Steamed Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I would rate this 10 stars if I could!! One of the best places around for seafood boil. Some personal faves are the fried catfish and fries and the mild bag of shimp with sausage. The waiters are very nice and polite. During lunch or dinner times it can get very crowded and have a longer wait time. The decor is fun, and on the wooden beams there are people who have wrote on it. I think it adds a wonderful unique touch to the place. Generally a good place for cajun food :) read more

Wait time wasn't too bad for a weekday night (~30 mins) + friendly service + vibrant interior! We ordered the fried calamari basket which I recommend as they were super yummy and 1lb shrimp + 1lb crawfish + potatoes/sausages with the whole shabang sauce. Although not quite good as the first time I had it, I still liked it! read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Been coming here for over 2 decades and it's still my favorite seafood boil spot. It's always busy so if you can get on the list before arriving then that's ideal. Music is always blasting with all around good vibes. Servers are quick and attentive. I always get a pound of shrimp, mild, the whole shebang. Here and there i would get some crawfish and oysters. It's always so good and i will continue to come! read more

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This was my first time at The Boiling Crab, and it did not disappoint! The environment is super casual and fun, perfect for rolling up your sleeves and digging in and you need to definitely wear the bib because it can get messy. My cousin and I ordered a pound of shrimp in the bag with The Whole Sha-Bang seasoning (mild spicy) along with corn on the cob and potatoes -- absolutely full of flavor! We also tried the fried Sha-Bang scallops with steamed rice, and they were delicious. Pro tip: definitely order a side of steamed rice because the leftover Sha-Bang sauce poured over it is just too good to waste. Service was attentive, and the food came out fast and hot. Overall, tasty food, great service, and a fun experience. I'd definitely visit again! read more

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This place gets packed over the weekend and Fridays so plan ahead ! Service is always great. This is my go to place ! I don't trust any other boiling crabs due to bad experience. They're always playing the right music too. Can't wait to come back read more

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The best! Love it staff are great. Food is great. Flavors always on point. Only downside is that I didn't leave enough room to eat everything read more

The worse service I ever had. Ordered some extra sauce, didn't hear nothing for over 15 minutes. Then I inquired about it and then I was told by the manager girl that I was being aggressive and she comes over and lectures me of why the sauce I ordered took so long. All she had to say was I'm sorry it took awhile. That's it. So when I spoke to the manager girl again, she came over and started arguing with me. Are you kidding me. I'm not saying the customer is always right but to be lectured on why the ordered took so long is incredibly upsetting. And the manager girl never apologized. Never going back here again. Zero stars if possible. read more

The Boiling Crab in Garden Grove never disappoints! Every single visit is amazing and the food is consistently delicious. This time I ordered a pound of shrimp with the Whole Shabang sauce (medium spice), plus corn and potatoes, a side of white rice, and extra limes. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and soaked in that incredible Whole Shabang flavor, buttery, garlicky, and just the right amount of heat. The corn and potatoes were the perfect add-ons to soak up all that sauce, and the white rice took it to a whole different level. I seriously look forward to this meal every time. If you're craving flavorful seafood with bold seasoning, this place always delivers. Sooo good every single time. Service is top notch & ambiance is a little loud but who's talking when you've got delicious food in front of you!!! read more

The customer service was amazing I felt at home it was our first time and definitely won't be the last time I enjoyed the food so much and they played such good songs everyone was so helpful and kind I recommend this to anybody that loves seafood and great service! Thank you so much! read more

Very good service from all the servers we've had here. We come very often and always feel welcomed. Some of the servers even remember us and sometimes remember our order, which is really nice and makes the experience feel more personal. The only downside is the snow crab legs. Sometimes we feel like we pay too much for them because they occasionally have very little meat inside. Other than that, we usually enjoy coming here and appreciate the great service. read more

The Boiling Crab - Snow Crab Legs , The Whole Sha-bang, Steamed Rice, Cajun Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Came here last night for my birthday dinner waited about an hour with my husband and two year old. My two year old does not eat stuff from here as he is a two year old, so we came prepared with his McDonalds! Right at check in a woman told us no outside food is prohibited in which we had done before (ate his McDonalds before) and no one said anything. The woman blamed the server for probably being lenient and even said " you can order chicken tenders" . First of all if the boiling crab has this policy up your game and give varies options for young children. Overall I was very disappointed and decided to leave with my family elsewhere where they accepted my son with his personal food with no problem! read more

You cannot go wrong with Boiling Crab especially this location. Service is always super friendly and attentive, the manager even came by to make sure we were satisfied or needed anything which speaks volumes. One thing about boiling crab is that you will always get fresh food and one of ny personal favorites are their margaritas. Genuinely one of my favorites ever! Not too sweet or sour, just perfect hehe read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Had an amazing and delicious time with friends. Went for dinner on a weekday night and it was still about a 45 minutes wait. Seafood was fresh and tasted great. Spice levels were also on point! Definitely messy but that's part of the fun! read more

There are many Boiling Crab locations in the OC area but this is by far our favorite. This Location is definitely one of the bigger boiling crabs offering different seating sections both booth and tables. Which is good considering boiling crab is always packed and there's usually a wait time. Our food never takes long to come out and there's many staff walking around at all times. Food is always a 10/10 and we've never run into any issues. I definitely recommend joining the waitlist ahead of time which is another feature i appreciate. This time around we ordered shrimp and blue crab but i would say the shrimp was the start of the show and i prefer the crawfish over the crab so will go back to order that next time. read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun Fries Steamed Rice Blue Crab she - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I came here for the crawfish and--wow--it did not disappoint. The crawfish were fresh, meaty, and perfectly cooked so the shells peeled right off. I went with the Whole Sha-Bang sauce (garlic butter + lemon pepper + Cajun) at medium spice, and it was the perfect balance of flavor and heat. Every bite was buttery, garlicky, and tangy with just enough kick to keep me going back for more. The corn and potatoes soaking in the sauce were little flavor bombs on their own, and I highly recommend adding sausage for an extra treat. Eating here is a fun, messy experience--gloves on, bib tied, and just dig in. Service was friendly and quick, even though it was busy. The staff checked on us often and made sure we had extra napkins (trust me, you'll need them). The vibe is casual, lively, and perfect for a night out with friends who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty. read more

The Boiling Crab - Crawfish (Seasonal) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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This is my favorite location. The vibes are always a 10/10 and the playlist they have is fire. Hugo is a very friendly server!

Best sea food boil ever just waited 5 to 10 minutes to get seats for a party of 3 the employees where so welcoming and attentive always come around to ask if we needed anything the place was so clean and epic really recommend coming here it's kid friendly wheel chair friend read more

I used to love this place. My favorite! It's been about four years since I've been to the Boiling Crab. I was very disappointed. The sauce was very watered down. I got the whole shabang medium. It tasted like water with some spice. No thickness. It was terrible. It went from the best to the worst I've ever eaten. Probably not going back. Too much money for watered down sauce and hard to peel shrimp. The white rice was good though, and the service was excellent. read more

First time experience and first time visit and I have to say I was equally surprised and impressed. The "wait" system seemed organized, with a digital tablet outside the door to sign in our party. I was a little disappointed that the Yelp wait list was closed during peak dinner hour though. We walked around the center and sat in the car for the 85-minute wait (!). Once inside, everything proved worth the wait. Our server, Alex, (worked there 7 years) was so helpful and friendly! He kindly and patiently explained the menu, how everything works, what's popular, and offered recommendations of his favorite items. We started with a basket of delicious cajun fries. For the main course, my friend and I each ordered 1 pound of shrimp, and added the corn, sausage, potatoes and hard boiled eggs (the whole sha-bang flavor, mild & medium). I truly didn't know what to expect once the food bag arrived at the table and maybe I should have done my research before going for the first time. It felt barbaric and exhilarating at the same time! Also didn't know how to peel shrimp or that I needed to and accidentally bit into a crunchy outside (oops). Our only regret was not having another person there to order another bag so we could try other things and share, But that only gives us a reason to go back soon. I could have ordered a half pound, but then I wouldn't have had any to take home to enjoy another meal. read more

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Came in for a birthday party of 10 and they were very patient and accommodating. We had a person who is actually allergic to seafood/shellfish and they were able to special prep their food to make sure there were no cross contamination. The shrimps are always good and the crawfish was on the smaller side but still good. The fries and sweet potato fries are always a hit and a must and great for dipping in the seafood bill sauce. The calamari was nicely done. And I always have to get the chicken wings as well and the seasoning is always on point. The fries catfish tasted well seasoned and fried well. The bang bang shrimp was delicious and a must try. The servers checked up on us more than enough times and did not leave us hanging. They unfortunately do not sing hbd song but still a great time every time here! read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Never had sea food boil and my sister is not a huge fan of seafood... starting with the service..10 stars amazing staff all super nice and helpful. Not pushy or rude. The playlist bumping and the food speaks for its self. Garlic, spice, and everything nice! Would love to come back to this location anytime with my family. read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Wrote a review 11 years ago and I still stand by it. Boiling crab never disappoints and I truly crave it every few months. Something about their sauce just pulls me back every time and I'm salivating just thinking about it. Went recently with some friends during the dinner rush so it was a little busy. Even though it was packed and busy, our server Matt (I think his name was) still provided great service and was super attentive. Already planning my next visit!! read more

I love boiling crab and come to this location often. However, I recently placed a TOGO order and ordered 1 pound of MiLD shrimp and 1 pound of XXX Spicy shrimp. When I picked up my order, I asked the cashier to confirm which one was which since there was no indication. They said they would ask the kitchen. They have a small window where I can see the cook. He asked the cashier for a spoon, where he then dipped into my bag to taste it (I could've done that) to then seeing him taste the second bag!!!! I asked the cashier to confirm how he decided which one was which and she said "he dipped the spoon but didn't "double dip" ... totally not okay especially in front of the customer. Just a mistake that could've easily been fixed I really hope he didn't double dip but again tell me how he tried the 2nd bag if he didn't have new spoons in the back hence why he asked the cashier for one??? Not ok read more

This place always has a line outside in the weekends so be prepared for the wait if you come! Not my first time trying this place out but every time I go and eat here, it always hits! This time I went with the shrimp with sausage along with the Cajun Fries and no words when you mix everything up! I messed up cause I was wearing white clothing but still got me some good food! The environment inside is very energetic and the staff is very helpful! Would recommend! 9/10! read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp 1lb with Sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Always hits the Spot. Servers always very attentive and the music is always in the right playlist.

Over the years, we've been to The Boiling Crab intermittently but haven't gone recently until yesterday. The menu has changed so much since I last remembered. Everything is a la carte now. There are no combo deals/packages, which I prefer. Our server advised that this was recently taken off the menu and it may come back at a later date. For our meal, we ordered, snow crab legs (2 lbs), crawfish (1 lb), and shrimp (1 lb), along with gumbo. I was especially disappointed in the latter two. The shrimp was not firm and fell apart while peeling away the shell. The gumbo was missing protein (where was the shrimp or sausage?), lacked deep Cajun flavor, and the roux was thin, not a hearty consistency. Side note, although you can't bring in outside drinks/food, I noticed another party bringing in baguettes which apparently they do allow. Seeing this, I rushed over to Banh Mi Che Cali a few stores away and bought one. Dipping that fresh, crispy French bread in the sha-bang sauce with garlic took our meal to another level. Quite honestly that alone tasted better than the shrimp that I immediately regretted not buying more bread. Overall for the amount of money spent, we didn't leave feeling excited to return anytime soon. read more

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Food is delicious and price is reasonable. Super nice staff and always clean. New spot for seafood boil

The Whole Sha-Bang extra juicy is my favorite shrimp flavor! I definitely come here for the flavor. The wait is not my favorite and it's underestimated. I was told a 5-10min wait and it turned into a 30min wait. After finally getting seated we ordered our food before the table next to us and had to wait 10min extra after they were served. We didn't have a crazy order, just their original shrimps and some oysters It's usually busy here so it's always packed. You have to come with an open mind knowing you're going to have to wait. Be prepared to wait outside and after ordering. read more

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Is there a reason why your to go orders are always inconsistent at this location? Ordered XXX and it wasn't even close to spicy and the fresh crawfish, I can tell it was frozen. read more