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    3.9 (756 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndSeafood, Cajun/Creole
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Fried Soft Fried Soft-Shell Crab Basket
    Katy A.

    Excellent TBC Margarita! We had a 20 minute wait but it was well-worth it. (Sunday at 4:30 it really cleared out. Not sure if that's always the case but we'll try that time next time we go. And there will be a next time!) Nice to have the text system to let you know when you're table's ready but (they only give you 5 minutes to claim your table so don't get too involved doing something else!) We thought the combo would be too much food for just the two of us. My husband also wanted to try some things you can't find anywhere else. So we ordered a basket of the Fried Soft Shell crabs. It comes with cocktail sauce but they'll give you tartar sauce if you prefer. It comes with your choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper Fries. We got the Lemon Pepper. We also ordered the Lobster Roll - non-spicy. Our server was very honest about the size of the roll - two King Sweetbread rolls. This also comes with fries so we tried the Cajun fries with the lobster roll. Hardly any wait time. Everything tasted wonderful. Little hidden spice in the soft shell crab batter but not too much. My husband also ordered Gumbo (no rice). Delicious! Five shrimp (yes, we counted them) and tasty Andoui sausage. Okra (not too slimy) on the top. Service was excellent. No pushing. Very patient with the questions and explanations. They put a star on your table to designate first time visitors so you know they want to male your first visit the best. Everyone kept checking back with and manager stopped by too. Parking validation took $4.00 ofd our parking. Not bad. Leigh and Brandon and one more female server (I'm sorry I didn't write down your name!) are the best!

    Snow Crab Legs Combo
    Keisha C.

    Was craving seafood boil and decided to come here. I was disappointed they didn't have king crab legs that day as I wanted to get that but settled for the snow crab combo. Came with a lot of food and I liked how it came with shrimp and mussels too. We also got Cajun fries and chicken wings too. Both delicious. A messy meal but certainly worth it.

    Snow Crab Legs Combo - $81
    Rizelle O.

    Definitely not bias because I have tried multiple spots on Oahu that offers seafood boil; but till this day, Boiling Crab has been my number one favorite. If you're gonna sell seafood boil at a restaurant you gotta make sure you know how to season the food. I feel like that's a given but I've tried other places and they don't bring the heat unlike this place. Seafood is tasty which I appreciate because believe it or not I've had some bad crab legs and I don't know how a restaurant can serve bad crab legs if the whole reason for people to eat at your restaurant is to eat good seafood. I digress. Service is good as usual, the staff is friendly and always assures you if anything else is needed. Even the manager/chef (I assume) will personally come to your table to greet you which is refreshing. The restaurant itself is clean and continues to keep brining me back. Only reason why I would rate 4 stars is because you pay a lot for the combo. I personally would like more seafood if I'm paying that much. Not a big deal breaker but that's just me and honestly Boiling Crab is overall a good place to eat.

    Dungeness crab combo

    Great service from our server George. He answered all our questions and recommended accordingly. Look at other servers, The Boiling Crab is well managed to standards. It is 7 pm and no wait with available tables. I think this establishment is worth a try. I and hope they do well in the Salt community. We are new part time residents in this neighborhood and will definitely be back. Oh, and the food is tasty!

    Cates D.

    Had cravings for crab and shrimp, so we decided to come here with a group. We enjoyed it tremendously. The staff were very friendly, and the spice level was just right -- flavorful with enough kick to keep you wanting more. Great service, great food, and a great ambiance overall.

    Extra sauce
    Edie N.

    I was so happy to know there was a boiling crab in Honolulu and knew we had to go!! We came around 6 pm on a Saturday and was expecting it to be jammed packed like the one in Vegas but luckily there was no wait and we were seated right away! We got half a dozen oysters to start and they were huge and fresh! We also shared a basket of fried catfish and they were delicious! We got the crab leg combo medium spice in the everything sauce (I got a side in the extra hot) and loved the flavor! Only reason I'm giving it a 4/5 star is because of the service. The anticipating for things was just lacking. It wasn't busy and everyone just kinda hung out behind the bar. No spoons for the rice so we had to wait and find someone to get us spoons. Crab legs were dropped off and again had to wait forever to find someone for the crab leg cracker and pick. Just kind of killed the experience having to ask for everything and waiting. There's a sign to use your hands but it's kinda hard to crack the hard shells with just your hands and with the sauce on the rice you do kinda need a spoon. Otherwise everyone was nice and food was as good as I remembered.

    Lori W.

    Located at SALT Kakaako. Near Highway Inn next to VEIN. Party of 7. We came for the family trough of seafood to fill out bellies. We ordered: Crawfish and snow crab combos Gumbo Service was great. Kitchen was a bit slow but it was fine. Prices had gone up, but expected. Still a good place to take the family for some Cajun seafood grinds.

    Seafood boil
    Lauren D.

    I had a fun meal here with my 2-year-old! she loved getting hands-on with the food, and I appreciated the gloves and bibs they provide to help with the mess. Just be warned: it's a VERRRRY messy experience. I left feeling totally overstimulated by the end. Service was friendly: our waitress was great, but I wish she had explained the menu options a bit more clearly. The menu is also super limited. Yes, it's a seafood boil spot, but there were zero vegetables or fresh sides. The meal really needed something like a salad to balance it out. Food-wise, the crab was definitely the highlight -- sweet and flavorful. But the corn and potatoes tasted like they'd been sitting at the bottom of a pot all day: overcooked and mushy. The absolutely must order is their Cajun fries with crab on top (I forget the name of it)... that was the best part of our whole meal-- BEST fries I've had in a while. For 5 adults and one toddler, our total was close to $300. We had a good amount of leftovers, but for the price, I expected more in terms of freshness and variety. One thing to note: the parking system at SALT is a hassle. Unless you've already set up your credit card with the app ahead of time, it's not very user-friendly -- especially for older people like my parents. It's all digital, and you must remember to scan the validation QR code from the restaurant, or you'll be charged the full rate. For how much we spent on the meal, it's disappointing that parking wasn't fully covered. At that price point, it should be. The handwashing station was very necessary after a meal like this. 3 stars for quality of food, variety & parking situation.

    Oyster Platter with their house sauce! YUMMY!
    Laurissa A.

    This is my go-to spot for seafood drippin' in saucy goodness! Reasonable prices, friendly servers, and finger licking good food. I always order the snow crab combo with the whole sha-bang sauce on the side and extra lemons. The local girl in me gotta have rice to soak up all the sauce. ONO! On this particular visit I tried the oyster platters for the first time and was pleasantly surprised with the quality and the house made sauce served with it! DOUBLE ONO! This is def part of the regular order moving forward. Pro Tip: * Visit between 3-5pm, no crowds. * They offer parking validation. * Bring a foodie friend. * Skip the gloves, nobody wanna lick sauce off of plastic!

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    Janina A.

    Best seafood boil I've tried on the island!! We ordered the crawfish combo ($56), and the sha bang bang shrimp ($16). The crawfish combo came with 1/2 lb shrimp, 1/2 lb clams, 1/2 lb mussels, corn, potatoes, sausage, and rice. (A great value compared to getting Ala carte). If you're wondering if you can handle a higher spice level the answer is probably no. We ordered the mild and it definitely had some heat! Thank you to the yelpers who suggested we not go for a higher level haha My favorite was the sha bang bang shrimp, definitely will order this again. The shrimp that came in the combo was pretty big & so good!! The sauce was also amazing & very garlicky. I honestly didn't love the crawfish too much but that could just be me. Probably would recommend ordering just shrimp, clams, and mussels Ala carte if you're the same way. Service was great! Everyone was so energetic & on their grinddd. I don't know how they have the patience for all the mess everyone makes here LOL. I loved that they have a hand washing area, bibs, and a paper towel covering the tables too!

    Potatoes Corn on the Cob Sausages, dungenous crab combo
    Isabelle K.

    It's always such a treat to come to Boiling Crab what a fun (and tasty!) experience! We (4 of us) ordered the Dungeness Crab combo with garlic sauce mild seasoning, Cajun fries, kids' chicken tenders, and extra boiled egg... everything hit the spot. The crab was perfectly cooked& juicy, sweet, and coated in their signature buttery garlic sauce. Even with the mild spice level, it had plenty of flavor. It's always messy in the best way!! The Cajun fries were crispy and packed with flavor, and the kids' chicken tenders were crispy outside, tender inside, and perfect balance to the seafood. The vibe here is casual and fun, and the staff was friendly and helpful! Definitely wear the bib, embrace the mess, and enjoy. Will be back soon

    Lehua G.

    Food 10/10 Service 10 Ambiance clean 10 Always full of flavor great place to enjoy with family Pricy tho

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    Love this place, been here several times celebrating milestones. Good food, fun place. Mahalo

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    Could've had more portion. I feel like it's too little for the price. But great vibes, great place. Kinda busy but service is good.

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    Are you going to be open on thanksgiving?

    Sorry no - We are only closed two days a year. Thanksgiving day and Christmas Day. Please come visit us on another day!!

    Can i switch out some items in the combo? like for example i dont really like the mussels or the clam, could i switch it out even if i have to pay extra? i like the combo because of the corn, potatoes, etc

    Sorry for the delay, we did not get a notice for this question from Yelp. We do not usually make substitutions with the combos. If there is something you would like to switch up, please speak with a manager so we can help you get exactly what you… 

    Me and my friends are going there tonight.., if we order the seafood boil combo, does it comes with crawfish?

    No, it does not. All combos come with a 1/2 lb. of shrimp, but the Crawfish combo is its own combo.

    Do you sell micheladas at this location?

    Yes we do!

    Is there any way to get the shrimp with the head off peeled and deveined?

    Aloha - we will do just about anything to accommodate our guests needs, but occasionally we have to turn down requests that will affect other guests in the restaurant. Unfortunately this is one of them. It can really slow down the kitchen and… 

    We are planning to come in next week with a party of 10. All of us are vaccinated except my 12 year old niece. Does she need to get a Covid test?

    Please have your niece do one of those home COVID tests and we will accept that. You might want to use Yelp Wait List if you can. Depending on the time and the day, it will help minimize your wait. Thanks!

    Do you have seating for a group of 10? Was wanting to come here to eat dinner Saturday evening for a going-away get together.

    We definitely have space to seat a group of 10. We don’t take reservations, and encourage our guests to use Yelp Waitlist. Since Yelp Waitlist allows you to add your party only within a certain amount of time based on your arrival, you are welcome… 

    Do you have outdoor seating for 3-4?

    We sure do! Please request for it so we know that is your preference.

    Do you guys do take out?

    Yes. Our takeout when window is open on Coral St. Just call in your order and easy pickup.

    Are there any menu items safe for someone with celiac? And if so is there any cross contamination

    All of our boiled or steamed foods such as our seafood, corn, and potatoes are gluten-free. Some fried items such as our wings are also gluten-free. However, we recommend avoiding all of our fried items by anyone with a severe gluten allergy and/or… 

    Asked about reservations today for Friday. They do not take reservations any more. 5/19/2021. Anyone else say otherwise? Need to update the page

    We use Yelp Wait List.

    Is your outdoor seating dog friendly?

    Yes, the outdoor lanai downstairs is pet friendly. Please keep dogs on leash.

    Am I able to do a sauce on the side to go? I asked multiple times but was always turned down... however I read comments on Yelp and they say yes?.. am I able to get more sauce or no?

    If you order food, yes, you can absolutely have your sauce on the side. However, if you were to just order a bag of sauce on the side, then no.

    Is it possible to get the shrimp with head off?

    Aloha - Sorry, we don't take the heads off because it changes our cooking time and can further compromise the product, especially for takeout. With that said, with a quick twist and and pull that puppy will pop right off!

    Carlos D, so does your location provide military discounts for all food including combo's?

    We do provide a military discount, but combos are discounted already. So no, we don’t discount combos again.

    I know the restaurant normally doesn't take reservations but do they now due to Covid?

    Yes, due to COVID19 protocols, we are now taking reservations to minimize contact during wait times. The safety of our guests and staff are our highest priority. Hope to see you soon!

    Open for dine in?

    Yup! We just went on July 27, 2020. They scan for fever at the door and you need to wear your mask until you're seated. They also have you scan a QR code w/your phone to access the menu.

    Is there butter in the garlic sauce? Are they able to make it without it?

    Yes there is. I am afraid it is the main component in the garlic sauce so no, there is no way to make it without it. The closest you can do to that would be to order your item "naked" as we call it. That is basically only the spices.

    Do you guys do military discount?

    Aloha Jasmine. Yes, we are very thankful for our military guests and happily offer a 10% discount (excluding alcohol)! Hope to see you soon, and Happy Thanksgiving!

    Do you guys do take out platters?

    Aloha Loriann. So sorry for the delayed reply! We do large take out orders, but they are served in bags rather than platters. Hope to see you soon...

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    Blue Seafood Company

    Blue Seafood Company

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    Grab-and-go

    8/15/26 I do really like Lomi Oio and their version is so delicious and not offered all the time…read more First of all the consistency of the fish was not creamy soft like Chinese style fish cake or other versions of watered down Lomi Oio It had a nice texture n chew to it... Backyard Kine! The ingredients; chili pepper (see my pic), Kukui nut, Limu, green onions n just the right amount of salt... so simple Usually I like to dip in chili pepper water n shoyu but never need Poke located in their "Fish Market" separate from food stall location And they offer lots of fresh seafoods; live crab, salmon, ahi... Supporting locals

    Made it here again, third time around. lol first time was a fail, second time was a success, and…read morenow, another successful visit. These Filipino boys are so funny. Very polite, excellent customer service, and good salesmen lol. Still in the same location, in the heart of Chinatown, in maunakea marketplace, food court side. I ordered the pampano, wife ordered the red snapper, and we was talking about the blue crabs and the guys heard, and did a good job selling it to us. The thing is, they only sold the crabs in a big bulk, like pan size. 2 fish plates, and a pan of crab came out to $100 ish?! I think. Is that a good deal? Idk. lol. Wish they sold it in like 1, 2, or 3 crabs at a time in smaller portions lol. Anyways, this experience was good. They actually went down and picked our fishes for us, but I think the original experience is you go down, pick/buy your own fish, and then bring it up and have them cook it? But even better that they go down to the fish market, grab the fish for you that way no need stress about picking your fish lol Anyway, man they provided a lot of sides, the wife and I, got a side each of scoop of Mac salad, Kim chee cucumber, and Kim chee daikon? To me, they were pretty big portions for sides lol so they served these sides to us first. Yes, and the boys served it to our table. And then served us our food. I think I wanted my fish a little bit more crispier, but was still good. Finally got my pampano fix, and wife really liked her red snapper. I didn't try the crab. Wife said crab was okay. One thing I have to point out is flies. Eating in the food court, for me, personally, no can enjoy eating with flies around. I got to eat and enjoy enough to get full. We were hungry. And we just brought the rest of our food home that we never finish and the pan of crab. Shared it with my father in law. All in all, great experience. 10/10 recommend. Would we come here again? Yes. I have to frickn try the garlic fried noodles, and the wife said she'd definitely go back for her snapper fix again. Go check em out guys!

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