Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    The Submarine Crab

    4.7 (252 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

    Order The Submarine Crab Takeout or Delivery

    The Submarine Crab Photos

    Business Info

    THE SUBMARINE CRAB ATMOSPHERE

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

    Recommended Reviews - The Submarine Crab

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    vidia c.

    2/14/2026 Valentines Day This review is live as I am still at the location. Yelp said it's closing in 51 mins I would give it a negative star if I could. Long wait list, many tables open since 30 mins before I wrote this review, but no one cleaned the tables so they could call ppl in. They let new people came in and wrote their names down on the wait list without telling them that they can't take walk ins anymore. Some people were smart enough to cross their names out and left. It's looks like they're understaffed BUT they were still taking to-go orders. WTH! VERY BAD SERVICE!

    QR Codes
    Ben P.

    Trying this restaurant for the first time. Came here for lunch with my family. Restaurant was nice and clean, both inside and outside. I love their submarine theme decors. The staffs here are friendly and attentive. Being here for the first time, they were able to explain how things work. The food here is similar to Boiling Crab and Kickin Crab. You order your seafoods by the pound, then select your sauce. They have set combos you can order from, which makes ordering very easy. We got the Combo #1. We selected Shrimp, Clams, and Mussel. We opt for the Torpedo sauce, which is a combination of Garlic Butter, Classic Cajun, and Lemon Pepper. We also added the Fish and Chips. We didn't wait long before our foods came out. Foods were delicious. The Torpedo sauce goes well with the Seafoods. We enjoyed every bites. The Fish and Chips were also very good. We love it here. Would definitely come back again in the future to try their other items.

    Lishya H.

    I was eager to try this place and it was easy to make a reservation as well. The service was quick and attentive and the place is very clean. As for the food, I give 3 stars since it is definitely fresh seafood, however the taste was way too salty for me. I tasted more saltiness than the garlic butter and their Cajun sauce. The garlic noodle is pretty decent. The portion is less than moderate when it says on Combo B that includes 4 sausages, literally it's 4 small pieces of sausage. Thank you for the service though!

    Daniela C.

    We love coming here as opposed to other seafood boil places because you don't have to wait ridiculously long to be seated. You are welcomed and served right away. Staff is friendly. Jane is always so kind and nice and makes sure we are well taken care of. She is usually there when we go and we appreciate her menu recommendations. The prices here can't be beat either. Food is 10/10 good flavor all around. We are definitely turning into regulars here.

    Combo 3 from above.
    Jode M.

    Jane is such an amazing server. It was our first time at Submarine Crab in Diamond Bar. Her service was unparalleled. So kind, so attentive. It was a great experience for my birthday! You gotta try Combo 3 with Shrimp and King Crab as well as the Garlic Noodles! Incredible food, service, and ambience!

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    Sophia T.

    I can't believe this place opened AFTER I moved out of my parents' house in diamond bar! I always be craving seafood broil. We saw a reel on IG and decided to try it out since it was right next to my mom's. We went on a rainy Friday night and it wasn't too busy! I like that they play sports on the TV! The servers were super kind and food with delicious. The price is not bad either. We spent approximately $185 for 6 people. Shrimp is always my favorite and the cajun fries! Will definitely come back here to get my seafood broil fix.

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    May Y.

    This place isn't bad. There are other places I prefer as the sauce at those other places are better. However they do give you plenty of sauce on the side. They also have liquor here which is a plus. I would say I was pleasantly surprised with the service. It was great. Unfortunately we came at the wrong time. Apparently crawfish was not in season and was frozen. We missed live crawfish by a day. The clam was a little mushy and not that great. But the shrimp and Cajun fried rice was good. I originally was going to give this place 3 stars but service was on point and they served Tito's with soda where most similar places have beer. And the hand wash was plus! The place was clean and kept up very well.

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    M S.

    Service was great. Food was generally okay, but the dishes weren't covered in sauce, so they cooled down faster than at similar places. I wouldn't recommend the lobster tail--it seemed either overcooked or not fresh. Also, the 4 sausage is just 4 small pieces, which wasn't what my friend and I expected (and I now see others have mentioned the same). I later found out the restaurant had a temporary closure in October 2025 due to a health code violation, which I didn't know before visiting. Taking everything into account, I don't think I'll come back...

    Kristie H.

    Here's a polished version of your review while keeping your tone and enthusiasm: Way better than Boiling Crab, in my opinion. The Torpedo sauce is my favorite--super flavorful, and the seafood is incredibly fresh. So many spots don't even use live seafood, but this place does it right. The butter garlic clams are something I literally dream about, and I always take extra Torpedo sauce home to pour over rice. Game changer. I also have to get the fish and chips--tasty catfish with Cajun fries. So good. Sunny was my server and she was so sweet and attentive. Service is always on point. They regularly have sales and a solid happy hour. This place is definitely my go-to!

    Serany P.

    This place is AMAZING. The Combo deals are always so worth it! It just depends on what you want inside for what the combo deals are offering. The flavor (torpedo) is SO GOOD. I definitely recommend that! As well as the Cajun fries. (If you're a crawfish lover PLS COME HERE WHEN ITS CRAWFISH SEASON!! ITS WORTH IT!!) They also have mouthwash and this cute way to wash your hands after your meal that has bubbles flowing out from a glass container! Super cute! Staff is super nice and friendly. They're very attentive and caring. Cleanliness and ambiance of the place is perfect. Super clean and relaxing while just chowing down your seafood boil. 10/10 This place ALWAYS a go to for me!

    Ray J.

    Great delicious seafood with friendly, helpful service. We hada late dinner after work. Even though there were only two tables in the restaurant, the friendly server did not rush us. She was really helpful with the order and attentive. The seafood pasta was super yummy and flavorful; it matched the fries. We also shared a combo meal, and that was like a feast for 5!!! All the fresh seafood marries well with the house sauce. We were surprised and amazed! It matched the fries. We also shared a combo meal, and that was like a feast for 5!!! All the fresh seafood marries well with the house sauce. We were surprisingly amazed. This will be a perfect place for a group gathering on a game night. Enjoy the seafood and some ice-cold beer!

    MaryJulio V.

    It was my first time visiting, and the food was absolutely delicious. The location is easy to find, parking is simple, and the prices are very reasonable. I ordered online, which was super easy, and the service was impressively quick. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included) with shrimp, clams, crawfish, and crab legs (when they had a B3GO deal)
    Maggie C.

    I am obsessed with this place. The servers are starting to recognize me. Clean and simple with a submarine theme. I can't get enough of their food! The seafood is really fresh. Head on shrimp is PLUMP (The clams are almost always live) and the SAUCE. I could bathe in it. If you like the garlic noodles and Cajun fries are amazing too. If it's just you- you can get a lb of shrimp and some white rice for under $25! That's a steal for Cajun boil.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 2
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 3
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    27 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jode M.
    10
    19
    27

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    14 days ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1
    Photo of M S.
    70
    28
    45

    4 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 3
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ray J.
    255
    443
    3169

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    7 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 1

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mojo S.
    496
    592
    4053

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 2
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1

    3 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Thhu D.

    Thhu D.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 7

    The Submarine Crab Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - The Submarine Crab

    Do you use msg? Can we order the food be made with no msg? We are severely allergic and will have migraines and vomiting for days.

    Hi Coco, Some of the ingredients we use naturally contain MSG; however, some of our main seafood sauces such as Torpedo, Lemon Pepper, and Cajun are completely MSG-free. To… Read more

    Hi, planning on coming for a birthday next week. Are the free cocktails non alcoholic? Have you gotten your beer license?

    Hi Ada, Thanks for reaching out! We do offer non-alcoholic drinks, so everyone can enjoy them. I'm also happy to let you know that we’ve received our beer license! Thank you for your patience!

    Do you guys serve alcohol?

    Hi Hideo, We are only giving away FREE cocktails for all dine-in tables at the moment as we are still waiting for our beer & wine license!

    View All 4 Questions

    The Kickin' Crab

    The Kickin' Crab

    3.8(1.1k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    My go to love this place. I usually will get Kicken style shrimp with corn, potato's and sausage…read moreand it does not disappoint. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Return? 10/10

    Food was fine, but the service needs a lot of work…read more It was our first time coming here, so I had no idea how anything worked. When we first arrived, the front was completely disorganized, and there were no lines at all. People were just crowding around the hostess table, so I had no idea how to add my name to the waitlist. There were no signs that showed where the line starts, and no line was being formed at all. The hostess kept having to walk people to their table, so it was nearly impossible to grab her attention. When I did manage to do so, she was very rude and prioritized other people before us. She obviously saw us come in before other people, but ignored that fact and just added other people to the waitlist first. Ridiculous. Their waitlist system is through Yelp, which sends you a text when your table is ready. Based on the app, it said that our table wouldn't be ready for about 1.5 hours, so we decided to walk around the outlet in the meantime. After nearly 1.5 hours, I saw that we were 2nd in line and decided to have our family walk back to the restaurant. While we were waiting outside for me to receive the text, we heard the host call my name and say that our table was ready. We met with him, and I said that it was odd since I hadn't received the text yet. He said, "Oh no, the hostess told me about you guys. You said that your phone was dead, so you'd hang around the restaurant and wait for us to call your name." No. We never said that. They have us confused with a different party. This means that if I hadn't checked the waitlist regularly and had just waited for that text, it never would've come, and we never would've gotten seated. What a messy system. Also, I've never been to a seafood boil restaurant where we have to ask for the bibs. Normally, they're given to us right when we're seated, so it was weird. We noticed other people were given bibs right when they're seated, so we're not sure why this happened. Other Kickin' Crab locations also give you an entire bottle of ketchup, whereas this place only gives small plastic cups. Weird. I think the employees and other customers would agree with me when I say that the entire place is completely disorganized because multiple orders around us were being messed up. The table to our left was missing its piece of corn and sausage in its bag of shrimp, while the table to our right was missing crawfish in their bag. The workers were obviously trying their best to straighten things out, but it didn't seem to be working. The menu is consistent with their other locations, but the market prices are a bit higher than what we're used to. Compared to the location that we always go to, this place offers bigger frozen crawfish, but the bags were mainly just the claws, so it seemed like a big ripoff. * Cajun Fries: 8/10 - nice cook, but there was only cajun seasoning on the top * Shrimp (Head-On): 9/10 - good flavor * Crawfish (Frozen): 6/10 - big crawfish, but the bag was mostly just claws and not enough garlic The place is located at the Shoppes of Chino Hills outlet, so parking is relatively easy. After being seated, the servers were nice, but it was difficult to enjoy the experience because of everything that had already happened. Overall, the service was a huge letdown, and we did not feel comfortable eating here. Places like this are why tipping is optional. The workers at the Kickin' Crab location we usually go to are way more laidback and friendlier, yet still maintain impeccable service. Would not return.

    Photos
    The Kickin' Crab
    The Kickin' Crab
    The Kickin' Crab

    See all

    Stinkin Crawfish - Dozen Blue something oysters  $30

    Stinkin Crawfish

    3.9(1.2k reviews)
    6.9 mi
    $$

    Food: A solid 4! Had peeled & deceived shrimp, muscles, snow…read morecrab legs, and corn on the cob. The food was clearly fresh. Service: About a 3.0-2.5. 2 servers, nice, but for being such a small place, the service was slow. I get it, they are young and I am sure the owners get comfortable with the staus quo. If they trained them, or hired so.eone with a more sense of urgency, this food joint would rock! Ambiance: A small, strip-mall style hole in the wall. We gave this local place a try and it was woth the trip. Very common 4 top tables with 2 pull-chairs and booth seating along the walls. Over all, we would go back. The pricing was par for the industry, wife and I had the above listed items and fountain drinks. The total was $85. This location is above average due to the freshness of their seafood. Oh, and they brought out dessert with our check. Ice cream and a bińet.

    We don't go to seafood boils often but when we do its for sure here…read more Their lunch specials are so worth it!! If you have not tried it you are missing out. I got their lunch plate with the peeled shrimp and it was BOMB. The flavors was the right amount of spice. Husband got their fish and chips and devour it ALL. Their bag boils are just as delicious. Service was great every time we went. They are fast and courteous. Food comes out in a timely manner. They checked on us several times. No complaints to their service. Ambiance, the restaurant is a little small so sometimes they can have a wait. when we know they are busy we always would order to go. Honestly, our GO TO place. Would highly recommend.

    Photos
    Stinkin Crawfish - Interior

    Interior

    Stinkin Crawfish
    Stinkin Crawfish - Hush Puppies

    See all

    Hush Puppies

    The Submarine Crab - cajun - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...