We've been going to boiling crab for a long time now and every time we go, the food is always so delicious

Went to have dinner with my friends.we experienced Friendly and great service . Will definitely come back .

Fast service, damn I keep forgetting to take pictures of my food it just keeps going to my stomach first. Anywayssss This spot gets pretty packed, so get there quick! read more

We ordered 3 pounds of shrimp and 1 pound of crawfish with Sha-Bang sauce. The sauce was still as delicious as always, flavorful, buttery, and spicy. Chicken wings were decent. Unfortunately, the seafood quality was disappointing this time. The shrimp did not taste fresh and some were mushy. We never had this issue before, but lately the quality seems to be going downhill. Many of the shrimp were also full of poop veins. I noticed the The Boiling Crab location on Main Street slices the top of the shrimp to clean them better, and the quality there has been much better. Another frustrating thing is their live crab and live crawfish are always sold out. It feels like they only stock very limited quantities. The wait time was also extremely long. Service was not very attentive either. We had to wave our hands multiple times just to get attention, and even then the server kept forgetting our requests. The Sha-Bang sauce is still the main reason we come back, but the seafood quality and service definitely need improvement. read more

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Went the day after Valentine's Day and the waitlist was already closed before 6:30pm, so my party decided to get takeout instead. We got our takeout order within 15-20 minutes. I haven't had Boiling Crab in a long time, and I noticed the spice levels seem to have changed -- the XXX spicy isn't nearly as spicy as it used to be. My go-to order is always shrimp and mussels with the Whole Sha-Bang sauce, and they were still delicious. We also ordered crawfish, and it tasted very fresh. Overall, the food was great, but just be aware that the waitlist fills up early! read more

Seafood Boil at Boiling Crab has become a household staple. Ordered the following: 1. 6 Piece Wings Cajun 2. 6 Piece Wings Lemon Pepper 3. 1 lb Shrimp 4. 1 lb Mussel 5. Three Corn 6. Sausage 7. Catfish Basket Love that the food comes hot and the spicy level was bringing the heat. I always ask for their BBQ sauce and it is so good :) read more

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Haven't been to boiling crab in so long but no disappointment! I was surprised at the shrimp, they felt small but I only got a 1/2 lb and feel like I still got a lot of shrimp even if they were small in size. I felt like there was so much food in my bag- I gave a lot to my boyfriend and I was still overly full. The food was tasty, sauce was good as always. Service was great- our waitress was nice and patient with our big party. Great place to go when you're wanting seafood boil although this location seems pretty busy- we had to wait about 15-20 minutes read more

Long wait... just go to one of the surrounding stores and come back when the wait is done. I didn't see any additional sinks other than the ones in the bathroom. The food was good! Service was good. We got the house seasoning. They were out of blue crab and live crawfish. We ordered 3lbs of shrimp and crab legs. Cajun and sweet potato fries along with steam rice and margaritas. This was split among 5 women. read more

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Listen when it comes to Boiling Crab, I am loyal to only two locations: Rosemead and Alhambra. Tonight I brought my brother here for his very first seafood boil ever while he's visiting LA, and of course I had to introduce him to one of my ultimate favorites! And WOW -- tonight's food was extra better than usual. The flavors were so on point. My shrimp were all big and plump, perfectly cooked, and the corn (which has been hit-or-miss for me) was perfectly sweet and juicy. I put my brother onto my usual order: * Half lb shrimp + sausage, Whole Shabang mild. * Separate bag with corn & potatoes, Whole Shabang no spice. * And of course, some lemon pepper fries as an appetizer! My only complaint? The fries took 5ever and didn't arrive until after our bags hit the table -- not ideal when your hands are already covered in sauce. But honestly, our server's personality totally made up for it. She was super sweet, attentive, and had such a great attitude. Love when the service matches the vibes. Just a reminder for the uninitiated: this location gets PACKED. Like, "2+ hour waits while you question your life choices" packed. Make. A. Reservation. Your future self will thank you. Another fantastic experience and a perfect intro for my brother's first seafood boil. This will always be one of my go-to TBC spots! read more

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****BEWARE**** Cashier was very helpful in locating our to go order. But unfortunately the food texture and taste was very old. Crab tint was brown instead of light reddish. Shrimp very mushy. Then catfish was undercooked (image shown). Seasoning is not the original flavoring. Did not notice until I saw the reviews of customers getting really sick, undercooked or rancid foods. read more

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Let me be very clear the only reason this isn't a 1-star review is because of our server Katie. She was genuinely kind, attentive, and did her job exceptionally well. Everything else specifically the management was unacceptable. I am a regular loyal customer, and this is the first time I've had an experience like this. I ordered extra juice and was given a cup that was less than half filled. I was told it was still the "correct" 8oz portion but if that's the case, why serve it in a cup that looks empty? I've been coming here regularly and my cup has always been filled up all the way so this explanation didn't make sense and felt misleading. What made it worse was how it was handled. The manager Steven showed a lack of professionalism, accountability, and basic customer service. Instead of resolving the issue or even acknowledging the concern the response felt dismissive. At the end of the day, customers should feel heard and respected. The saying "the customer is always right" exists for a reason. it's about trust, service, and making things right when something doesn't feel right to the person paying. Steven definitely needs to be retrained. If the standard has changed, then be transparent use appropriately sized cups so customers aren't left feeling shorted. It's not just about the amount, it's about honesty and presentation. As someone with management experience, I know this is not how you handle loyal customers. Owners should be aware management like this directly impacts customer trust and retention. One poor leader can undo the hard work of an entire team, including great servers like Katie. I will return because of the service staff, but if this is how management continues to operate, it will drive regular customers away. This needs to be addressed. read more

The Boiling Crab - Less then half fills juice very misleading not getting moneys worth. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

Everything was perfect, food, service and ambiance, definitely recommend. One of my favourite spots ever. read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun shrimp with potato and corn. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

Boiling Crab already has a great reputation in SoCal, and this location definitely lives up to it. The food is super consistent every time : flavorful, messy in the best way, and always satisfying. Service is quick and attentive, with staff always checking in even when it's busy. The place is also clean and well-kept, with none of that strong fishy smell you sometimes get at seafood spots. read more

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

Always love coming here and LOVE that I can be added to the waitlist. Everyone's friendly and the place is always clean

The wait was long, but well worth it love the food can not get enough staff was amazing

I hadn't been to this location in over 10 years, so it was cool to see what's changed. First off, they no longer hand out bibs or gloves automatically, but they do have them--you just have to ask. Other than that, the place looks about the same as it did years ago. We joined the Yelp waitlist and walked around the plaza, ending up with about a 20-minute wait at 6:30 on a Wednesday. As for the food, I still see Boiling Crab as the standard for Cajun seafood. It's never the absolute best I've had, but it's consistently good. We each ordered a pound of shrimp with corn, potatoes, and a rice to share. I got mine with the Whole Shebang sauce at XXX spice (which, in my opinion, isn't all that spicy). The food was tasty overall, though a few shrimp were overcooked and turned a bit mushy. Still, I left satisfied. Service was fast and overall solid for Cajun food. read more

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Stopped by on a Saturday evening and joined the Yelp waitlist at 6 PM and got seated around 8 PM. If you're coming during peak hours with a party of fewer than six, definitely join the waitlist 1-2 hours in advance. Parking was easy with their private lot. Service was attentive, and the overall vibe was super casual. This is your classic seafood boil spot. They provide bibs and disposable gloves at the start. They're known for their Cajun sauce, and I would say it lived up to the hype- probably my favorite of the sauces. I also appreciated being able to customize the spice level according to your taste. My favorite menu items from the meal were the raw oysters, shrimp, clams, and sausages. The oysters were very fresh, and the seafood was well-seasoned and flavorful. The Cajun sauce was bold, rich, and savory. Garlic butter was a bit heavy but worked well with the potatoes. The lemon pepper was a lighter, zesty contrast- perfect for switching things up. The snow crab legs and Dungeness crab were on the pricier end and not particularly standout, so I would probably pass on these the next time I go, but if you're feeling a splurge, I'd recommend going for the fresh Dungeness over the frozen option if it's available (it's commonly sold out). I would probably pass on the lobster roll as well (one of their newer menu items), as the portion was kind of small and lobster flavor was subtle. read more

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So disappointed with the quality lately. My family and I are loyal to Boiling Crab and probably get it once a month. We usually bring it back home because the wait times are extremely long everyday. I ordered on Thursday and got 3 pounds of shrimp and a side order of cajun fries. When we got home, we immediately dug in. Unfortunately, the shrimp were mushy and stuck to the shell. This didn't go for all of the shrimp, maybe just a pound of it. We were honestly really upset about this since we paid almost $80 for dinner alone and a pound of it went to the trash because of the quality. read more

These guys do great business and I remember when it was only the one location near Valley and Garfield... Good flavors, long wait (possibly) so be patient and use Yelp online wailist to help. read more

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The wait was atrocious for sure but the food is worth the wait. It was a 3 hour wait for a party of 12, so you need to make sure someone in your party can come in and put their name on the waitlist. The Yelp waitlist tracker is really helpful, so you can gauge when to come back. The customer service was amazing and we were always getting checked if we needed more sauce or water refills. The food was delicious and very filling because of the potatoes and sausages. I really enjoyed the Cajun seasoning and the sauce that the shrimp was presented in. It was messy work to eat but it was worth every minute. I would totally come back, but most likely I would go during opening to avoid the big dinner rush/wait. read more

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We did yelp waitlist and it said a 35 minute wait. By the time we drove over and parked it was time for us to be seated. So definitely take advantage of the yelp waitlist. We went on a Sunday afternoon. Once we sat our server came immediately and we ordered our drinks and our food. We got king crab let's ( oh yeah we splurged ) and 1lb of shrimp the whole shabang mild for both. Food came out within 15 minutes and it was delicious. I also loved all the sports game on the tv's. Ambiance here is a louder environment, we usually come without kids cause they don't like how loud it is. read more

Came at a few minutes before opening on the weekend and there was already a lined forming. Only waited for the guests in front of me to be seated and then the staff seated my party. Unfortunately, several items were not available the day I went. I ordered a pound of mussels and a pound of snow crab. I asked for lemon pepper and non spicy but they came in separate bags. The snow crab bag came with better sauce. The server was confused and switched the mild and non spicy snow crab orders. Luckily, I read the mild sticker on the bag and swapped the bag with my friend who got my non spicy bag. The staff provided us with plastic bibs, ground pepper, and lots of lime halves. Plastic gloves are provided upon request. read more

I came at 12 on a Sunday and there was a line but we got seated quickly. I ordered a pound of shrimp and sausage with the whole shabang with medium spiciness. It was good and came out quick. The servers gave us a lot of limes and cups with salt and pepper. I dislike that the bathroom here has no paper towels or anyway to open the bathroom door without using your hands. read more

Food was good and service was really nice as well. It was my first time here, and I enjoyed how the server took his time explaining everything. read more

Food is always delicious. Wait time is long but it helps to join the waitlist ahead of time

He a great dinner experience today at The Boiling Crab in Rosemead. We haven't been here in a while and tonight we decided it was time to go back. I believe our servers name was Christal (wearing a green hat) and she was amazing! All smiles, very polite and attentive to not just our table but every other table around us that she was helping. An absolute gem! The whole staff was actually very pleasant today. Including the young man at the greeting booth. Food was great as always and the vibe was on point thanks to the staff. We usually get our order to go, but honestly, after this experience, we will be more than likely dining in from now on. A+ rating for sure. read more

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Service was great food was great also and I have no complaints at all. Like that they even provided table cover for to go order. read more

The Boiling Crab - Ordered to go and the service was great. Food was delicious as well. Love their cajun shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Haven't been to Boiling Crab in YEARS! The food was absolutely insane . I definitely missed it. That shrimp sauce? Unreal... I could eat it by the spoonful. Would be back ! :) read more

The Boiling Crab - Fried catfish basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

This place is lowkey a go-to spot for broke college kids! My friends and I (big group) were in town renting an Airbnb and wanted to save on dinner. We split 6 lbs of shrimp and two large fries for takeout--came out to just $9-10 per person, and we were stuffed. We steamed our own rice at home and it was the perfect cuz we didn't wanna pay for the rice. We also boiled eggs so we could save money there too. Service was quick and friendly! Our food was ready in about 30 minutes, and they made sure everything was packed up right. The shrimp was delicious as always. The shabang never disappoints. Since we did takeout, we avoided the wait, but there was definitely a long line to dine in. Parking was a little rough, but we got lucky. Totally worth it for a chill, affordable seafood night! read more

The Boiling Crab - the whole sha-bang - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

I have been going to this boiling crab for YEARS! I love how they offer waitlist on yelp. So convenient and great for those long wait times. Seafood is always tasty and comes out pretty quickly. They always accommodate to special requests and staff is always friendly and funny! read more

I ordered the sha bang bang fried shrimp to satisfy my craving for cajun seafood. The mild seasoning flavor was good for me as someone who doesn't enjoy spicy food. read more

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

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I think I'll always be a fan of The Boiling Crab because truly nothing compares to their whole sha-bang seasoning/sauce! I swear I dream about it. I've been a long term customer of Boiling Crab for many years, and I really appreciate that this location exists! It is conveniently located off the 10 freeway and has plenty of parking because it is in the Target plaza. If you are planning on visiting, I would recommend Yelp waitlisting at least an hour or two prior to your planned visit as they have long wait times during the weekends. As for the food- I don't think you could go wrong with anything on their menu. On my most recent visit, I got a half a pound of shrimp (whole sha-bang and medium spice level) with a sausage link and corn. I split cajun fries and fried calamari with my friends, and I also got their lime margarita. Although I would have preferred the fried calamari to be a little crispier, everything was delicious and flavorful! Overall, great dinner and I'm already thinking about the next visit back. read more

The whole shabang medium! Love this sauce. service was solid. Shrimp and crawfish is our go to meal. Also I love that they amped up their spice level. read more

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We waited about an hour and a half to be seated, but once we finally sat down, everything came out super quick and hot! Our waitress was really kind and checked in on us a few times to make sure we had everything we needed. We ordered a pound and a half of shrimp and added sausage, potatoes, and corn, everything was super tasty, fresh, and full of flavor. You could tell it was cooked perfectly and came out steaming. Overall, the food definitely made up for the wait! I'd recommend coming a little early or prepared to wait, but once you're seated, it's totally worth it. read more

Don't waste your time or money. There are way better shrimp boils in the area. Bag o crab and stinkin crawfish give way more food, way more sauce for a lower costs and lower wait times. This place used to be good before they started skimping on the portions of everything, can hardly taste the sauce in my bag of shrimp . Not worth it. The two stars are for the friendly staff. read more

The Boiling Crab - 1 lb shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Come here often! I would recommend using the wait list to obtain your table ( via yelp). Flavor is always on point. Service with a smile. read more

Today was my first time trying the Boiling Crab (or any seafood boil restaurant for that matter) to celebrate my dad's birthday. It was amazing! We went at 3:30 (close to opening) on a Monday and booths were already filling up quick. Here's the breakdown of my experience: For a party of 3, we ordered 2 pounds of shrimp with 1 sausage link and 3 corn, 1 pound Snow Crab, and one order of Cajun fries. It was more than plenty for 3 people and we took a lot of leftovers home to have for later. For the spiciness level, we chose medium. As a person who can tolerate spice, I'd rate it around 5 to 6 on a scale to 10. Not super spicy but does make your nose run a bit! Sauce, as recommended by our waiter, we chose the Big Shabang. It was incredibly delicious. My dad is a big garlic lover and he loved it. In total, before tip, the cost of the meal was $88. Which wasn't bad at all considering the potion size and quality of food. Lastly, I'd like to thank our waiter, Christian, for his helpful service. He was incredibly patient when I was asking questions while placing my order. He was very kind and really positively shaped my overall first experience of the place. Thanks, Christian, if he's reading this haha. Overall, I loved my experience at Boiling Crab, Rosemead. Staff were incredibly friendly, food was amazing, and the establishment was well organized and clean. Will be returning soon! read more

The Boiling Crab - Big Shabang, 2 pound of Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rosemead, California

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How much do I love the Boiling Crab? Enough to join their new rewards program lol Been to this location several times but today was especially chill. Despite them being incredibly busy (the wait time for us from getting on the waitlist to sitting down was 3 hours), the servers always find time to check on you and make sure you're taken care of. Our server Calvin was really helpful and patient with us especially. Our food came out pretty prompt and my snow crab legs in particular were super well cooked, nice and plump, not overdone. Definitely need to plan in advance coming to this location as they will close the waitlist after a certain point. There is plenty of parking as it's right around the corner from Target. read more

Ambiance is always friendly. Service is always great without a doubt. And the food a 10 out of 10. Favorite place for seafood.

I had an issue my last visit and I don't think I'll be going back. My money was a bit torn (something a little tape could fix) but not falling apart torn and they refused to take my payment. The bill was fully intact. They refused my legal tender per bank policy (I have worked at the bank). read more