Pay and tip before service which I usually hate but I understand because the increase in people dine and dashing. THIS PLACE IS BOMB!!! I'm from New Orleans so I've been looking for good seafood since I moved to LA! I got a pound of shrimp with cajun and lemon pepper spicy and a side of rice, it was so damn hot I probably went through atleast 3-4 sprites before I finished the whole pound, but I finished it!! I love that they put orange slices in the bag too a nice touch after a spicy meal.. I went back a second time 2 days later and got the same thing but mild and with potatoes and it was kinda bland without the spice so I'll just suffer and do the spicy everytime. I love love love this place!!!! Nice beautiful view as well read more

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Seems to have gotten more expensive. The shrimp was too sweet this time around. Service is always fine. We came in on a rainy Sunday. The restaurant was clean. I wish they would give you receipts so you can see what you paid for. I asked for one and didn't get it. Paid over $120 plus $21 tip for one order of fries, 2 pounds of shrimp and a 6 pk of beer. I don't think I'll return. The flavor is better at boiling crab and it's more affordable at boiling crab Also, I tipped and there was no service but drop off and bye ... had to look for someone for a bag to bag our items to go. This place seems to have gone a little downhill with service and the food but the prices went up read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

We've been going to this Shrimp Lover location for years and have celebrated many birthdays and other special occasions here. This past weekend, we realized we haven't visited this place for several months so we decided to go for dinner. The parking here is usually packed but there's a lot of parking spaces, so it isn't too much of a bother. We were surprised to see a few changes in the store - good changes. Part of the store has been renovated to accommodate a cloud kitchen (Thai cuisine). They were closed when we came so we'll have to try next time. They've removed the signature Polaroid photos of customers who have dined with them (which I kinda missed seeing) as well as the fishing net that hung on the ceiling. These changes gave the place a cleaner look. What hasn't changed? The same friendly staff who have been there for years. Our server even recognized us and said it was nice to see us again. The menu had a little more added to it but the usual Cajun seafood boil remains the highlight. They now accept credit cards again but the option to pay cash is still available. Since there were only two of us, we only ordered the Cajun seafood boil, the Cajun fries, fresh coconut juice, and their new dessert - coconut pandan cake (this is a must try). At the end of the night, we came to an agreement that the flavor of their seafood boil is still our personal favorite. We've dined at other seafood boil places but The Shrimp Lover is one that we'll always come back to. read more

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Amazing seafood and great views! The shrimp boil was so fresh tasting and perfect spice level. We loved the shrimp soup and crab fried rice, too. The service was super friendly and portions are huge. The view and restaurant is fun too! read more

Flavors were so yummy , I got snow crab with shrimp ! I believe it was the house sauce Amazing ‍ I'll be back

Delicious food, great hospitable service, and you can't beat the beautiful view and ambiance on the pier! There is a variety of food and dessert options on the menu to please everyone! Our family loves the seafood, Thai dishes, Thai tea and delicious desserts - mango sticky rice, ube coconut and pandan coconut cakes! read more

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We were there for mother's day dinner Sunday. Good thing we made reservation for 3PM. The place was packed w line out the door! Everything was so yummy DELICIOUS! Drinks: Thai tea, Diet Coke, and beers/lime. Dinner: Pad Siu w beef (so tasty) seafood combo, 2 lbs shrimp extra spicy hot (seafood is so plump,fresh and sweet); the fish and chips w Cajun fried were the children's favorite!, crispy calamari w Cajun fries are so good; coconut seafood soup (loaded with fish), best Cajun fried rice ever. Dessert: we had coconut cream Ube cake, coconut cream macha cake and the best mango sticky rice. The service was fast, friendly and thoughtful. We were a large group of 12. I can't say enough how fun and wonderful it was there, with the beautiful view of the Redondo Beach pier. Loved the experience. read more

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The Baseline: For a seafood boil restaurant the seafood must be fresh, the sauces must be flavorful, the experience has to make my hands saucy, and the extra offerings must accompany the main boil. Food: The shrimp and other seafood is fresh and sold per pound. It includes the sauce choice along with the options for the add-ins such as potatoes, sausages, and corn. They offer other Thai inspired offerings such as fried rice, noodles, etc. as well as fries. It actually makes it a bit eclectic but I come here for the shrimp. I get them unpeeled with the heads on so you can snap them and then suck out the juices. It is really good for that and the sauces make them better. Service: The service is fine here but I only care about the food since I am going to get messy. My water and drinks were not left empty. Ambiance: This is a good place to eat shrimp right on the Redondo Beach pier. You can view the ocean as you chow down on some shrimp and have a beverage of choice. The bathrooms are a bit left to be desired but they have a separate wash station to clean your hands. read more

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On Sunday March 22, 2026 we had another fantastic meal with a. Beautiful view of king harbor!! The food was amazing and delicious ! The seafood combo was amazing as was the pad Thai , drunken noodle and fish filet ! The sticky mango rice was "to die for" ! As always service was prompt , friendly and amazing! Highly recommended as SHIMP LOVERS always delivers a memorable evening TRY IT and see read more

My family and I came here as a party of seven, and from the moment we walked in, the experience started off on the wrong foot. The cashier had a rude attitude, seemed annoyed that we were ordering, and wasn't listening to what we were saying. It felt like we were inconveniencing them just by being customers. Good customer service goes a long way, especially when welcoming a large family. Unfortunately, we didn't feel welcomed or respected. I hope management addresses how customers are treated because first impressions matter, and ours was very disappointing. read more

The food here is amazing!! The pad see ew was on point. The noodles were so well cooked and chewy. The Cajun calamari was very crispy and well seasoned. The service was really good. The views of the pier are amazing they waited until to give us the seats by the window. The food came out pretty fast. One of the best Thai foods I've had in a while. read more

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I love boiled shrimp in a bad with all the spices and ingredients. This one was not to disappointing . I grabbed a pound of shrimp with all their flavors in a bag except for the curry seasoning . First time I saw that as an option on the mix flavor , but I didn't know what to expect from that so I didn't want to ruin my experience. The sauce was very , very tasty . service was great . We came in a slower day probably before rush hour . We go to redondo beach pier often to eat shrimp downstairs at quality seafood , even though we always pass by this place to park . Never went inside till we decided to . I definitely recommend this place . One thing I do HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Pay the extra bucks for the Deveined shrimp . . There was way too much vein and it made it a bit uncomfortable to eat . Even though I extremely love the Head on . It was just way too much yucky vein on the shrimp . Also my bag felt a little short . I eat this way more than I should at times but my bagged definitely felt skimped out . . Ambiance is nice . Beautiful view of the beach . read more

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This place is amazing!!! Let start by saying I read all the reviews and well there is allot of false comments. This is not a cash only place, they accept all major credit cards. Also, they do have bathrooms for their customers. The food is amazing and very flavor-able. Every dish is exquisite. They taste authentic. It's fresh and great portions. Here are just a couple of plates we ordered. Honestly it was so good I had to put my camera down and enjoy the food or I would have taken more pictures of some of the other plate we enjoyed. The meats are moist, tender and every bite is delicious! The service was great and they were all very attentive. The staff is very sweet and great people if you take the time to speak with them. They all greeted us with smiles. I preferred the pay upfront motto. That way when we are done and ready we can just go. I know in comments said they backward leaving a tip before getting the meal, I am sure if you ask they can remove and add at the end if you ask. Or can leave a cash tip at the end. Let's talk about the view! The sunsets are amazing here and you are practically ocean front. There is a full view of windows to enjoy the view from any table. What a romantic place for a date or great place to have an event. It's a family oriented place as well especially if you want to enjoy some good food and get out of the sun. The place definitely deserves 5 stars! Thank you Shrimp Lover for always giving a good time and full satisfied tummys'!!! read more

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We arrived at about 6:55pm, closing time is listed at 8:30pm. We considered it odd to pay before you sit down to eat, but we're pretty chill so we didn't think much of it. I ordered the unpeeled shrimp, big mistake. Shrimp was impossible to peel & extremely fishy. It was NASTY. Luckily, my partner told me to try his peeled shrimp & it tasted much fresher. At which point, he went back up to the counter to order another pound of peeled shrimp. You'd think that for the prices you're paying you would at least get decent service. Sadly not. The people working were incredibly unwelcoming, never coming to check on us or the table next to us the whole time we were there. We had to flag people down for service. My partner went to wash his hands, at which point the employee looked at him & took his time with his task before moving out of the way. No apology, very little acknowledgment. When we were gathering our stuff to leave, one of the lady's working there started cleaning our table! We were still sitting!! This was at 7:45pm at this point. If service were better I would've given this at least 3 stars. We wont be coming back, which is unfortunate considering how close it is to home. No wonder this place was empty. I would NOT recommend this place, unless I hated you. read more

Food is amazing as always. My father lives right down the street and whenever I am in town visiting from Colorado, we make sure to stop by the shrimp lover. Angie is my girl! Service. Great food. Great view. What more can you ask? We gotta change them from Clippers to Lakers fan .. one day. Go enjoy an authentic Cajun seafood broil if you don't want to drive to LA read more

The first time we came here the food and service was great , the second time and last time the server was being very rude on our decisions. Couldn't even order the food with cashier being negative. Do not recommend read more

It has been a while since I've been there before the pandemic. Before you could walk in, sit down, get your menus. Look over the menu order and pay at the end. Now you look at the menu at the door pay and then take a seat other than that. The service was okay. The waitress was friendly enough. Not too attentive. The food was delicious. We order garlic noodles with chicken, chicken pad thai, and the boil bag of head off shrimp and snow crab, 3 corns and 2 potatoes cut up we enjoyed our drinks, Chardonnay, Thai tea, orange fanta and a diet coke all that $190. The shrimp and snow crab alone was $56.99 for 1.5 lb which was 2 clawsThe place is still nice and clean. Sitting by the water was wonderful and walking along the pier. read more

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What would've been my first time here & I was excited to come with my family , upon entry we got attitude from the rude man at the register. Our decisions felt like we were a disservice and inconveniencing him so we left. Kindness goes a long way especially in a business, don't recommend supporting this business who doesn't appreciate everyone that comes in. read more

Walked in & was immediately greeted by the person at the register. They have the menu to the right of the entrance & laid out on the table where the register is. We ordered at the register first & then we were directed to our table. These two plates were shared between two and my favorite of was the Chow Mein w added shrimp as our protein. The entire plate was delicious but I really enjoyed the amount of veggies. I felt the cilantro added a refreshing taste to it all and the cabbage side was a great addition that offered a different texture from the noodles, veggies & shrimp. The Ocean plate included calamari, fried fished and fried shrimp + I believe it was cajun seasoned fried w a side of ranch & ketchup that was not pictured. That too was good. I enjoyed my lunch here & I'm thankful for the welcoming service & food. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Chow Mein with Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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I love it here ! This is definitely my go-to place at Redondo Beach! I've heard that there are other great places at the pier, and personally... I didn't like them. From the shacks to the formal attire locations - this is the best. It feels like home, everyone is so welcoming, there's plenty of space to bring the whole family. Cash only though! We have tried the coconut water, the Cajun shrimp with rice , the seasoned fries and it's all finger licking worthy ! Parking is easy, there's. Large parking lot where you put your approximate time at the pier and the rest is taken care of. So put on the bib and come grab some delicious Cajun shrimp and bring the family! read more

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very bad customer service server is rude and forcing us to pay while we are still eating and cant wait before we are done eating our dinner so disrespectful!! to the lady who works there hope you need to learn how to respect people!! read more

Amazing food and the service was phenomenal! Staff was very friendly...........,......................... read more

The Shrimp Lover - Amazing oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I really enjoyed the seafood tom yum soup and the seafood combo in the bag. Even though the combo was salty, it was flavorful. Add rice. I would like to try some more Thai dishes next time. This place is better than most seafood restaurants in the South Bay. Highly recommend for Friday night dinner with view of Redondo pier! read more

Service nine out of 10 and prime location. But..... food was definitely overall below average. Cajun garlic butter shrimp was average at best. And garlic noodle tasted like it was instant box junk. We notified our waitress, but she seemed like she didn't know what to do. Now I can check it off my list. Definitely not a diamond in the rough, unfortunately. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

First time here, all seafood is very fresh, they have a tasty spicy dressing that you should try, and garlic bread is my favorite!! All staff is very friendly, great service, and very clean!! Definitely be back again!! Highly recommended for everyone that looking for the best seafood!! read more

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Yummy sauced up seafood! Came on a friday night and was pretty spacious. They are cash only and include gratuity which makes this spot slightlyyy overpriced, but the location is owned by a local sweet family making this spot one to support :) Food overall was really good! The seafood combo was perfect for a pair and they seated us right by the windows near the sunset view which was sweet. The seafood seemed like it was all fairly local and the mixed sauce we chose was delicious! Add a soft kick and enhanced the meaty flavor. Might come back again, but great for a one time try and a nice view of the Redondo Beach pier read more

The Shrimp Lover - View from the window! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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We went to redondo Marina to shrimp Lover with a Beautiful View . I ordered king crab legs , Shrimp cot potatoes with Cajun sauce it was amazing , I'll Be back read more

The Shrimp Lover - The shrimp lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I really like this family owned spot. Seafood always taste great and the flavors are really good. Prices may have gone up due to market value, but that doesn't stop me from coming here. I love that There is an ocean view while you are eating your seafood boil! read more

Be careful, your cajun flavoring might be coming from the fan above. No gloves available. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Be careful, your cajun flavor might be coming from the fan above. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

HORRIBLE SERVICE; sodas where FLAt; shrimp was raw on all three pounds; large rice was undercooked; server spilled our soda when he placed rice on table said he would come back later to clean; soda landed all over me and floor i had to clean it he never came back; husband had to get up and ask for refill; when i complained to staff he just said oh sorry but its father day and we are busy we can't cook more shrimp because we ran out. Crazy how i spent $200+ for a meal we couldn't fully enjoy. Garlic bread; garlic noodles and street corn was good read more

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They change the rice. They usually serve Java rice now they just serve plain white rice with the same price. And now you need to order and pay first before they seat you and they are very tricky so be very careful they will not give you the itemized receipt they will just tell you how much, guess what because they already added the tip / service charge. And when. You are paying credit card they will even tell you to add the tip on it. They are very tricky so be very careful. And this Restaurant, DO NOT have restroom they told us to go use the restroom downstairs in the beach. The shrimp is not even 1lb for $19.99. Go to Boiling Crab at Torran read more

The Shrimp Lover - They automatically added the service charge / tip - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Service was bad, food tasted bad, literally got sick after eating here , not a good experience

We used to live in Torrance so would come here all the time. Was in town for a wedding and thought we would get some good shrimp boil. Not sure if this place changed owners but the food and service was terrible. You now order as soon as you walk in also expecting a tip before service. We ordered shrimp with sausage, mild cajun seasoning with a side of rice. The shrimp tasted like freezer burn shrimp, the seasoning was just oil, the sausage was terrible and rice was basic white rice. The service was a joke they never checked on us never refilled our drinks and if we needed anything had to get up from the table and find someone. We will not be visiting this restaurant next time we are in town. read more

I was very pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. From the outside it is very unassuming, but inside there are tables along the wall of floor-to-ceiling windows facing the ocean. The food was all really great! Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. We got the shrimp boil with "medley" mild seasoning and corn on the cob. 4/5- the shrimp was fresh and delicious and the sauce was really tasty but some of the sauce had an oily taste to it. Corn was super sweet and perfect with the shrimp boil sauce. The fried shrimp- 5/5 delicious and fresh, thin and crispy crust layer. Came with a delicious sweet and sour type sauce and the Cajun fries were on point. Garlic bread- 5/5 soooo soft and great flavor. The pricing was very reasonable, especially for the prime location and views. Our total with everything above and a raspberry iced tea, with their included 15% gratuity was around $67. The waitress was very attentive and nice, so I definitely didn't mind the automatic included gratuity. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and will return when in the area. read more

This is my favorite South Bay resto. But I really hope they can get back to pre-pandemic times. The flavors here are phenomenal with the Thai influence, especially the flavorful Medley seasoning that I can't get enough of. I always order a pound of shrimp with the head on with medley medium spice, West Coast wings with ranch, and an ice cold Blue Moon. The views of the pier and beach are truly worth the premium prices here. It's not Boiling Crab, but in my foodie opinion, it's so much better. Service is a bit lacking but understandable with the lack of tourism on the weekdays. Remember to bring cash and a 15% service charge is already included. For casual dining, with the added bonus of 5 star views, I wish I could give it more stars to show how good their unique sauce really is. They are truly the only Cajun boil I will eat now. read more

Love shrimp lover! It's basically your local Boiling Crab Thai fusion in the South Bay. **CASH ONLY** & a 15% gratuity is already included in your bill. Order & pay first, then get seated. The views are amazing overlooking the Marina. I usually get a pound of shrimp with the medley seasoning. You can get the shrimp with the head on, off, or completely peeled. Market price this week was $18&19.99/lb They also have pretty good specials with combo seafood so def check that out! Parking down by the pier is plentiful during the weekday. $2/hr read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

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Love love love this place! Hands down my fav seafood boil in the LA area. The seafood combo is reasonably priced compared to other places. The flavor of the medley is to die for. So well seasoned and flavorful. Service is always friendly and quick. The staff is eager to help. The restaurant itself is quaint. Not very lavish at all. But that's not needed in my opinion. The food speaks for itself! read more

All the food is delicious. The service is excellent. Every time I go there, it's delicious. The seafood is fresh and new. You won't be disappointed. read more

Chef not wearing a hair net. WAITRESS was nice to us but was rude to another customer and in front of her little kids when the woman asked for a refund after not wanting her food. I saw the manager ignore the woman and lied about being the manager. It made me feel uneasy. The food was okay. Great view, inside is a little dusty. read more

It was our first time coming here. Customer service was great! It was a Saturday around lunch time, so it wasn't too busy. It was good for us since we were with our kiddo. He really enjoyed their fried shrimp basket! Heck I did too. Their food was almost similar to boiling crab, if not better. If we're in the area again and craving their seafood boil, definitely count us in! read more