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    The Boiling Pot

    3.7 (411 reviews)
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Joe M.

    It was actually pretty good today . It has been awhile since we stopped by because last time it was not all that. Had the grandkids and really wanted them to experience it. We all enjoyed and had a great time. Can't wait till the other grandkid come over.

    Snow crab combo, mild (back) and Dot combo, spicy + extra blue crab (front)
    Samantha B.

    As a Baltimore native, finding a properly cooked blue crab outside of Maryland is quite the undertaking. I am proud to say Boiling Pot got it just right! Having downed a third of my body weight in crawfish during the 2025 season (I am not exaggerating...but that is a story for another day) I was super excited to see that when most places have thrown in the towel, I was still able to include them in my boil this far into the game. While they definitely weren't at their peak, the flavor still rivaled that of some of the better known crawfish places in San Antonio. I was so pleasantly surprised to find that the flavor and the spice level of my Dot Special was exactly as I had hoped. Spicy, buttery, juicy...what's not to love! Other than...the extremely giant mess our server made upon pouring it onto the table with a bit less care than I would have hoped, resulting in a constant battle to sop up the edge of the table lest I have seafood juice permanently in my lap (the only reason for knocking off one star). While I may have been living in fear the entire meal, I'd say it was worth it! The mountain of food served for the price is far more than what you would receive in any other gimicky boil place and we appreciated that greatly. Drinks were cold and came quickly, and everyone we encountered was super friendly. The only thing I'd warn you is that the place is small, and voices carry, so be ready to be part of everybody's conversation unless you sit outside! Overall, if you are looking for a classic beach experience with great food and great drinks - Boiling Pot is your place!

    Super satisfied!!
    Lindsey F.

    First off, fast seating and service! Instantly got a beer a bib! The ambiance very family friendly and fun!! We got the best bowl of gumbo I've had since I visited Louisiana!! And to top it off a great pot of boil that left us all fat and happy!! Definitely will be back!!

    Mandy Y.

    First off would like to say the food was great and the atmosphere was very cool, the lemon juice boil was a bit much; next time I think I will do just spicy, BUT be prepared to take out a loan for a bottle of beer! We ordered a few millers as usual not thinking much and when the bill came I nearly spit it out when I saw $11.50 per bottle! Yelp has an outdated menu saying $3-4 per bottle so we were not thinking the prices had gone up much more. Overall it was a fun experience but not sure we will be back much other than if they have a happy hour

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    Mayra V.

    Absolutely love this place! Food is delicious! Service is good. Like the atmosphere appropriate for the food being served.

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    Mark B.

    Okay, 1st time at a joint like this. And was a little nervous. This place is 4+ stars, The crab boil was on point cooked to perfection, sweet and clean, Delicious. The Shrimp was good to really good. Sausage was tasty, lesson learned being a rookie start with the Crab, then work your way down the food chain. I went backward and had to order a 2nd boil. Great portions Would I come back? oh yeah, great experience. If your here get there it worth it.

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    Was a great experience, great service, great , food, and our server Sierra was AMAZING!

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    We've been eating here since 1990 and have never been disappointed. Love, love the wait staff and the food!

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    Love their boil. We had great, fast service. We always go to the Boiling Pot every time we are in Port Aransas.

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    Loved it, plenty of food reasonably priced. Served on paper placed on the table, ultra casual.

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    The food was great. We had shrimp and crab. We also had fresh oysters .xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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    10 months ago

    Damm good . Like the sign says how hot . Boiling pot . The waitstaff was great and beer cold will go back

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    2 years ago

    No bread on a Saturday evening is pretty ridiculous. Get it together BP, don't want to go to SR yet...

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    Fried shrimp platter minus the 2 we ate! Best I've ever had!!

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    Interior of the restaurant

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