Excellent! I visited this location for the first time and I was floored. The reception was warm and accurate. I was seated after a small wait. My waiter, Demetrius, was kind, attentive and knowledgeable about everything on the menu. He answered all of my questions and offered suggestions. I ordered the soft shell crab for the very first time. It wasnt what I expected but I was willing to keep it. He insisted to take it off my bill and gave me the opportunity to choose something else. I felt important and heard and cared for properly. I ordered the Crabber fries which was so very delicious and exactly what I wanted. I also ordered the She-Bang Bang shrimp. It too was delicious. I am from New York and have never visited a Boiling Crab restaurant but I was impressed by the detail and considerate service. I asked about a local sports bar where I wished to see the Garcia vs Benn fight. Demetrius went above and beyond to help, even enlisting fellow servers to suggest possible locations where I could see the fight. This was the best restaurant service I had ever experienced and I wanted to let management know how Demetrius accommodated me and FLOORED my dining experience. I will also be writing an email directly to the restaurant. read more

Best seafoood ever. 1 pound of shrimp w/ sausage. Whole shebang sauce and some crab legs are fire!

The food was good, great service all the workers were helpful! It has a nice vibe with music playing and tv all over the restaurant!

I'm sitting here now and had to write how awful this place is. My first time here and more than half the mussels were empty, the order was wrong, and they didn't explain anything about ordering for the amount of people we had. Only three and we will go eat elsewhere. Asked for crackers, twice, got butter after most food was gone. Would definitely never come back. read more

First time from Reno Nevada worth the wait! Definitely coming back for round two! Snow crabs and shrimp were so satisfying got the whole sha-bang sauce very delicious! read more

I came with a group of 5. We ordered some apps including Cajun fries and lemon pepper wings which were great but there were issues with our actual shrimp boil orders. They were all overcooked. The shrimp was slimy and falling apart. We also did not know about asking it to be "extra juicy" and it seemed dry. An order of fries never came in so we removed it from the ticket and repeatedly had to flag down a waiter for water refills. This was a Friday afternoon so it was a bit busier than normal but overall the service could have been better. read more

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

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This place is amazing we order crab legs oysters, potatoes, and corn, all seasons it was amazing have to come back waiters were waiters were amazing read more

The Boiling Crab offers a dining experience unlike any other. You eat entirely with your hands, right from a bag of seafood soaked in incredible sauces. It's wonderfully flavorful, very fresh, and surprisingly fun once you embrace the mess. The service was decent, and the whole atmosphere is lively and casual. It's definitely not a quiet dinner spot, expect laughter, bibs, and a lot of napkins. For me, it was a once in a lifetime kind of meal, delicious, memorable, and just a bit too messy to repeat. Still, I highly recommend everyone try it at least once, you might discover your new favorite way to eat seafood. read more

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Location: This Boiling Crab is located downtown on K Street, which isn't the most convenient area. K Street is known for its clubs and dive bars, and there are quite a few homeless individuals around. Parking is limited -- you'll likely need to park in a nearby garage (and the restaurant does not validate). Food: The food itself is great! You start by choosing your protein and pounds -- we both ordered a pound of shrimp -- then you can add extras like corn on the cob, boiled egg, potatoes, and sausage. We went with The Whole Sha-Bang flavor (a mix of Cajun, lemon pepper, and garlic butter) and mild spice -- which was still pretty spicy, and we both tolerate spice well! We also ordered the Cajun fries to share, and they were crispy, well-seasoned, and delicious. Ambiance: The restaurant was clean and had a casual, lively feel. It wasn't crowded (less than half full on a Thursday night), but we still had to wait a bit for a booth to open up. Service: Our server was friendly but a little inconsistent. When we were seated, we weren't given menus, so I asked for one -- the waiter said she could bring a paper menu from the front or that we could scan the QR code on the table. The QR code ended up being for their rewards account, not the menu, which was confusing. We also didn't get refills, and it took a while to get our check at the end of the meal. Final Thoughts: The food definitely delivers -- flavorful, messy in the best way, and worth the splurge. But the downtown location, parking, and slower service make the experience less smooth overall. I'd come back for the shrimp and seasoning again, though probably at a different Boiling Crab location. read more

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

One star for service. The first guy we had was decent but he immediately went on his 30 and the fill in never came by after introducing himself. Let's get to the food! Flavor was okay. We each paid for an ear of corn. It was 1/3 of a shriveled ear.... The flavor was marginal, but hey, it's crab in Sac. Here's the kicker. We both ordered snow crab. We each got one cluster. One cluster is a hair under a half pound... closer to a third to be honest. They charged each of us for over a pound. For ONE cluster each. Not worth even walking in the door. Marginal service, marginal flavor and double charging for nothing. read more

I was in Sac for a conference and I have always loved Boiling crab. I ordered to go and with a damaged of 160... my food did not taste great. This is the first time I did not like my food. The crab was essentially a whole crab, did not break down, no cracks, essentially a crab with no taste. The shrimp and mussels was ok. Sauce was dried, but its kinda sad where yall need to charge for extra sauce? For a whole whopping $5, one gets a small container of "extra saucy" . It was just disappointing where everything is a extra charge. I don't ever recall this- must be new. This place is Always packed- so even with to go, it took a moment to get through the crowd to a waitress Ambiance was way too loud. I was overall disappointed at the food, and will not be returning. read more

Messy, fun, and absolutely worth it." The Boiling Crab has this lively, no-frills vibe that makes you relax the second you sit down. Staff are upbeat and helpful, but the real star is the seafood -- fresh, seasoned just right, and served in a way that makes the whole table part of the experience. Although I think everyone's favorite part is the sudden explosion of song and dance all the staff does you can't help but also stop and watc read more

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

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We've been to boiling crab before. It's always good. On our way back into town, we stopped at the one here in Sac on K st. The don't take over the phone reservations. But we only had a 15 minute wait. The service was great. Our server suggested the XXX fries (5/5). If you like spicy stuff, give them a try. They were good with ranch and or ketchup. We ordered: 1 lb of shrimp the Whole Shebang flavor, Medium spice, with sausage, potatoes and eggs (5/5) 1 lb of shrimp the Whole Shebang, medium, with sausage and potatoes (5/5) 1 lb of shrimp the whole shebang, medium with potatoes, corn and eggs (5/5) 1 lb of shrimp Lemon pepper flavor, mild, with potatoes and sausage (5/5) 1 lb of shrimp the whole shebang, medium with potatoes and corn (5/5) We've never been disappointed. This food is delicious! The ambiance is upbeat. They have music in the background. Lots of TV screens on the sports channel. Overall, great experience. read more

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This boiling crab always gives me a good experience. I been here several times, the street parking here is rough so find a parking lot and walk to it. The seafood is alway good. Crawfish are always market price. The whole Shabang seasoning is the best with any shellfish. The catfish basket and the bang bang shrimps are always a good option too. Get a cold beer with it, and you can't go wrong. The servers are Always friendly and efficient. Food comes out quick too. Expect to get messy here and it's sexy to eat with your hands and feed each other if you are out with your date. read more

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Been here about 4 times now, and have been pleased with our experience every time. We always come on a friday night or weekend so we are prepared for a wait but, it's usually very short. Our food is always good, for seafood we only get shrimp so we can't speak to the crab or any other seafood. the seasonings and spice levels are always good. So are the cajun fries with ranch Service is always good considering how busy it gets and i feel like pricing is affordable for what you get. read more

The Boiling Crab - leftovers - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sacramento, California

I just want to say how awesome Jayde was she was so sweet and always checked up on us and asked if we needed anything. Amazing service Jayde!! It was my first time there we will definitely be back again. read more

Food was amazing. Had really good service from Liuvia. She was really sweet and very helpful. Joseph was also a really good service pretty funny dude. Von also helped out a lot nice guy read more

It's the best seafood boil restaurant ever! Of course there's almost always a weight, but it's always worth it. I keep it simple, just king crab and gumbo and I haven't been disappointed yet. It's loud, it's busy, it's expensive, but it's worth it. read more

First time trying seafood boil and theirs tasted great. Our server was super friendly and the food came out quick. Overall the food was good but a little on the expensive side for wht we got. Definitely recommend at least trying once read more

We had a server named Zach and he did a phenomenal job and was super funny and nice. Kudos to this man for making me feel so special on my anniversary!!! Also the vibe was so cool and they had good music constantly playing. read more

The Boiling Crab - Good atmosphere - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sacramento, California

I love the boiling crab! Especially this location. It's downtown, so plenty of bars to go to afterwards, or other things to do. My go to are usually the snow crab legs and shrimp. The whole sha-bang with medium heat. Every seafood option they have has to be a lb. No halfs. The only thing they can do half are the shrimp I believe. Ordering is easy, straightforward. I also added onion rings with mine. Don't forget the rice. I would say to get bigger bibs. Oh and if they add an option of adding bread on the side instead of rice. read more

I don't have to say much ... 10/10 across all boards .. I come all the way from Reno for this .. literally sometimes JUST FOR DINNER .. Service is always so on point , some days I'm seated faster than others but that's how it goes .. Ambiance is nice nothing crazy there . read more

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

Very laid back and fun dining experience. I didn't realize the shrimp came head on, but that's my only ick. I must say that my server, Scarlette, was an absolute joy. read more

The seafood boil was very good, probably the best in South Sac. The service was outstanding, Jason was a great server who came every time we needed help. Ambiance was really good aswell as it fit the vibe of eating seafood. Props to Jason and the food read more

I've been to The Boiling Crab before when so I already knew what to expect. The food was just as good as I remembered. Everything was delicious. They did forget the sausage I ordered, but once I mentioned it, they brought it out right away with no issues. Overall, great food and great service. read more

My boyfriend and I came to The Boiling Crab the other day and had a great experience! We ordered a pound of shrimp with eggs, potatoes, sausage, a side of rice, and a 1.6 lb lobster. We also got chicken tenders and fries on the side. The fries were super crispy, and the food overall was really good. The service was fast, and the staff was very attentive and friendly, which made the experience even better. The ambience was lively and social--definitely a great spot if you like a fun atmosphere. The only thing I'd tweak is the seasoning; we got the all-in-one flavor bundle, and while it was tasty, I would have liked a little more seasoning to really make the flavors pop. Overall, it was a great meal, and we paid around $115 for everything. Definitely worth checking out if you're craving seafood in a fun setting! read more

The Boiling Crab - Lobster - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sacramento, California

We were visiting from out of town and my daughter wanted to try it before the Kings/Rockets game since it was only a few blocks from the stadium. We were greeted with a very friendly host, and the place was really busy for a Sunday evening. Our wait was about 45 minutes. Whole waiting I had a chance to look around. It's spacious, but it seems dated. There's also sitting outside. The inside is a little on the dark side. There was a wide sink right outside the entrance to the bathrooms to wash your hands in but one faucet was not working and it looked dingy and not really clean. I would have thought that since it's a restaurant that requires using hands to eat that they would clean the sink and faucets every hour for cleanliness' sake. When we finally sat down, we were greeted by a friendly server but took some time. It also took some time to get my drinks but once we ordered it didn't take long for our food to come out. Gotta admit the food was seasoned well. The kids ordered the seafood boil, I ordered fried food. The fried calamari was good, so was the shabang-bang shrimp that came with rice but it was so spicy, that's why it was called shabang-bang. The wings with lemon pepper seasoning were equally as good. But they still had a little kick to them even though I ordered not spicy. All in all, it was a good experience but might try their other branch next time we visit Sacramento. read more

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First time trying Boiling Crab in Sac but they have the best flavor so we had to go. The wait was about 1.5 hours but I still think it's worth it tbh. You are able to sit in front and get drinks and relax and chill, so that's always great. Our server was Javi, he was chill and explained everything. He was fast and got our drinks and everything when needed. He was friendly and definitely took care of us. The food was fresh and tasted delicious I can't lie. I really enjoyed my self, my best friend did as well, I think my newborn did too lol she was laughing the whole time. The only bad part was that the kitchen forget out potatoes and corn and rice. We told Javi and he ran to tell the kitchen, obviously not his fault. Granted the kitchen was busy it was a packed night. So please be patient if you come during rush hour and dinner rush, don't blame your servers for something that is not in their control. Javi shout to you bro! If we ever come back we will come back and ask for your section! We definitely enjoyed ourself. Thank you! read more

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Back again for a team lunch at TBC, party of 10 on a Tuesday at 12 PM. No wait although more people came in after us over the next hour or so. I forget our main server's name but they had the cute nails. We got the tables right underneath the festive hanging shark. Waters, sodas, iced teas to start. 3 orders of the softshell crab, each with different fries (plain, lemon pepper, cajun seasoning), and a few orders of the fried calamari baskets as well. Not sure exactly the poundage, but each half of the table got mild sha-bang sauce (cajun, lemon pepper, and garlic butter combo) and two side orders of medium sauce. Shrimp (head-on, shell-on), clams, mussels, and snow crab. Side orders of white steamed rice, boiled eggs (1 dozen), sausage, corn, and potatoes. One neat trick I learned today was to add squeezed lime juice into the salt/pepper cup to make a sort of slurry to then dip your seafood in...genius! If you need a to-go container for any unfinished shrimp, rice, potatoes, and saucy garlic, they've gotchu. They do validate and we got $5 off the 2hr5m parking fee! read more

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Food is always good!! The servers are always asking if anything else is needed, great service.

Spent about $160 (not including tip), and while the food was still good, it didn't quite live up to the price. The oysters tasted a little old, and the Dungeness crab wasn't worth the $60--barely any meat, and they ran out of crab legs. I expected a bit more for what we paid, but overall, still an okay experience. Service was good and everyone was friendly. read more

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

Ordered the shrimp and it was so overcooked. There was hardly any sauce in it and flavorless. Ordered king crab and the legs were empty and also overly cooked. Brought it up to the manager and he said that all the legs in the back were like that unfortunately and offered the snow crab which was better. I only leave three stars because of him and his service. But the food is give it a 0. Why pay so much money if I still walked out hungry and disappointed? What was once my favorite restaurant is a restaurant I no longer will give my money to. read more

We went to this restaurant before seeing a movie. It was pretty crowded and we were told it would be a 30 minute wait. We were sitting at 22 minutes, so that was fine, but the booths were very tight! I'm not at my wedding weight, but we all felt large, rubbing our bellies against the immovable table. No other tables available, so we just sucked it up (literally). Anyway, food was mostly fried and it was good. We didn't want to go for a "hands on" meal before watching a movie, but that option looked good. We might be back, but it's not at the top of my list. They do have tables, which would be more comfortable than the booths, so maybe ask for that. read more

First time visiting today. We waited about an hour and a half before being seated for a table of six. The atmosphere felt more like a nightclub than a restaurant--the music was so loud we could barely hear our waiter repeat our order. The place was packed with young adults, and unfortunately we were seated next to a couple who was constantly making out. We had two small children with us, which made the situation extremely uncomfortable. It was disappointing that this behavior was allowed to continue. As for the food, the king crab was overcooked and dry, almost rubbery to the touch. Overall, the experience fell short of expectations. That said, our waiter Dee was very kind and attentive. read more

Food was so good. Jabari was our server and he was great! I loved it here. Definitely coming back. read more

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

I recommend the chicken tenders and fries and coke Every body in this building is so nice and third book store across the street from the boiling crab read more

I called in a To go order after driving in traffic looking for a park, which took about 20 minutes. After paying 25 dollars. My fish was hot but very salty my fries were cold , gumbo had to much base gravy but was hot. Called back advised lady over phone of cold fries she was very apologizing. Placed me on hold to get a manager he stated he was sorry and that he was an assistant manager and that his managers were in a meeting and he would pass it to them. This happen at about 3pm and it's 11:45 pm and no one has called me back. This is concerning will not patronize such business... read more

Would totally come back! It's recommended to come before 2 pm to best the big crowd. We got seated right away and server was nice about all the options and changes in our order in the beginning as we were a large group. Ok to split into a couple tabs to make paying easy. Ordered the whole shabang sauce medium and everything was very yummy. The michelada with sparkling water was so yummy, I personally like it spicy and with Clamato flavor so they did great on that for me- could be too spicy for others. Ambiance felt clean and spacious. Everything was very good and could order more ranch and lemons as you need. read more

The Boiling Crab - Half pound shrimp, crab legs, spicy fries, onion rings - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Stah was an awesome waiter! Great service and good food. He checked on us throughout our dinner and was very kind

Me, my nephew and his mom decided to get messy with a crab boil for the first time tonight. I've never done one, at least not to my recollection, and I thought it would be fun to try something new for my birthday. I invited the fam & my nephew was a natural! He cracked open those crab legs like a pro, and pulled out full pieces of meat. It was amazing. I couldn't believe my eyes. I definitely struggled. We asked him where he learned that and he said "I may have watched a video. " he's ten! Our server was super nice and invited us back during crawdads season, when they sometimes have them live and they taste way better . It was my first time trying a crawdad, not gonna lie., I'm not a fan, at least this time. They are more seafoody than a shrimp, is basically all I can describe it as. but everything else was phenomenal and I enjoyed my experience so much that this place had to get five star stars. The king crab legs were my favorite. The ambience is noisy, but not too noisy that you can't talk --large bathroom and a place to wash your hands after you get messy with eating with your hands so that was cool. lol thanks for a great time @ the boiling crab. We may have to come back sooner than later, it was a big hit for family night! read more

The Boiling Crab - Our first time doing a crab boil - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Sacramento, California

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