3 lbs seafood boil challenge I visited Wild Crab for the first time today in my exploration of Vietnamese Cajun style seafood in the OC area, and I was thoroughly satiated The fresh ingredients and bold flavors (amazing sweet-savory sauce with chopped garlic and a squeeze of lime ) exceeded my expectations. Way better than any seafood boil chain out there! And the fun yet well balanced decor, awesome playlist, and thoughtful customer service made me feel right at home Can't wait to come back for another 3lbs of excellence read more

Wild Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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We were craving seafood boil and Boiling crab was 2 hour wait. So we happen to find this on yelp. I'm so glad we gave it a try we got there around 7:30 pm. Greeted by the male server but I didn't ask for his name. We got forgot family meal Type package. 3 lbs of shrimp we chose plus 1 lb mussels. Got mild and wild crab sauce. Shrimp : was so juicy and not overcooked! Every bite was amazing! Mussels : were even juicy not dry like some Places Corn and sausage : juicy with bold flavors Wings with fish sauce (house special) wings: so so juicy with bold flavors Fries: very good flavor and not too dry. I never taste such good seafood boil sauce I was just in heaven. Overall give this place a 10! Manager came out to greet us and check in also waiter (male) was nice professional with great personal service. read more

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Vanessa provided exceptional service throughout our visit. She was professional, kind, and incredibly accommodating, making our experience truly enjoyable. As it was our first time having seafood in this area, we were especially impressed. The food was fairly priced, the sauce was outstanding, and the portions were generous. Everything exceeded our expectations, and we honestly cannot think of a single complaint about this restaurant. We will make this drive of 2 plus hours to visit again. We HIGHLY recommend this spot. If you don't check this spot out you're truly missing out !! read more

Cool ambience. Great prices on the daily specials. Can't wait to go back and try the seafood.

this place was sooo good! Didn't feel like waiting across the street so tried it out and it did not disappoint! the flavor is great, they have an intensive menu & the ice cream at the end was my favorite. The staff was friendly, attentive & quick. read more

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Back at it with a review. Wanted to check out a New Seafood Broil and stumbled upon this gem.This place does not disappoint it has that old school feel Vibes. Service was on point got seated right away. And as for the Food super Delicious no words. Definitely will be back. FYI I think it's better than other spots. read more

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We would eat here every other Sunday. The food was delicious, the workers were great, the music was great and it was such a good vibe there. Now the guys that worked there haven't been there Sundays and it's not the same without them. The service is horrible now. The women working there are slow, forgetful, and not accommodating at all. The music sucks, the vibe is not enjoyable anymore. We LOVED this place but we won't be back. read more

I actually wanted to like this place but I wasn't completely happy with half of what I ordered. I would give the food 2 stars, but I am rounding it up to 3 because the service was decent and I received rice upon my request. I have driven by this restaurant numerous times, but decided to look them up on mothers day. After looking at their menu, I started craving traditional water spinach and braised catfish. I called them 3 times before someone picked up and since it was mothers day, they recommended that I do an online order. I rarely do online orders and the one time I do, I ordered the wrong fish dish unbeknownst to me. I followed their directions and did an online order for pick up. Its through ChowBus and although it says no fees, I was charged an extra $1 for placing an online order. That's misleading. Anyway, it was going to take 30 mins for the order but I showed up in 10 mins because I was close by. I checked in and then waited for my food, no problem. It really only took 20 minutes. Before I left I checked the food and I was disappointed that it wasn't catfish. I thought they switched out the fish! The fish that I got looks like alien's baby. Lol Although I had a bad feeling, I decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and told myself maybe it will still taste good. I got home, set up my dinner, and gave everything a try. I tried to eat the braised fish but after picking at half of it, I just couldn't anymore. The skin is slimy and it wasn't fun removing the spine of the bones over and over just to get a bit of fish. Anyway, the water spinach was normal and I ended up just eating that with rice for dinner. I might give them another try only if I dine in for some creole seafood. Also, someone from the business reached out and it wasn't until then that I noticed a mistake on what I ordered. I definitely need to avoid online orders because of reasons like this and the hidden fees. I much prefer calling in or ordering in person. Lesson learned! read more

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Honestly it was a nice place good service . But The shrimp was super overcooked and hard to peel. But the flavor was good. And price was really good too! You also get ice cream at the end. read more

Wild Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

It's my first time trying out this restaurant because my brother said it's good. I ordered online at 12pm and it says it's ready so I went there to pick it up at 12:55pm and they told me to pick it up at 3pm. This is non sense!! I would put zero stars if i have to!!! read more

I bought 2 orders of Bún Riêu from Wild Crab. Briefly, I was disappointed with the to-go order. I paid $11 for each. The hot broth/ soup was in 24oz container and not enough for a regular bowl of Bún Riêu. The chopped cilantro and chives should have been bagged separately from the wet, steamy boiled rice noodles. I eat Bún Riêu from numerous other restaurants and always get a 32 oz container of the broth/ soup. The broth, Riêu, chả, Tofu were alright, not delicious. read more

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This place is amazing! Great ambiance, servers were so friendly and helpful, and there was no wait total worth it.

Had such a great experience here thanks to the manager Vanessa. You can genuinely tell when someone cares about giving good service, and they absolutely went above and beyond for us. Super attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was taken care of the whole time. It's rare to come across that level of effort and professionalism these days and the food was fantastic. read more

This place was so good. The crab was big and the flavors were spicy and awesome. Thank you read more

Wild Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Kudos to manager, Kevin for rectifying our issues. We called on a Tuesday afternoon to ask if the crawfish was fresh and were told "yes" by employee via phone. So we proceeded to place an order of 1lb crawfish,.1lb shrimp, half a pound sausage and Cajun fries. Unfortunately, when we got home and began eating, we noticed several things wrong with the order: 1) crawfish was frozen. How could we tell? The crawfish meat had freezer burn smell and almost tasted spoil. 2) We received more crawfish than shrimp when it was supposed to be 1lb each. 3) The sauce flavor was pure oil and burnt garlic tasting. Another tell tell sign the crawfish meat was frozen and possibly spoiled was the color and texture of the meat: grey and disgusting. I ended up not even eating more than 10 pieces because the smell and flavor of the crawfish was so bad. Because the sauce was lacking in flavor due to mostly oil and burnt garlic, the whole meal was pretty much inedible. Yelpers be warned, I got a tummy ache after eating even just a few bites an hour later. My husband called to complain and the person who originally took the order answered the phone. He confirmed that the crawfish meat was indeed frozen, so kudos for accountability, but there was still frustration as to why we were told the food was fresh and then serve frozen. Had we known, we would have ordered something else worth $60 + tip and save everyone the inconvenience. Originally, the cashier offered to replace the meal with "live/fresh crawfish" or 20% off on future order, but it was such a bad experience and flavor profile that we didn't want to make a trip back. Instead, we asked for management to give us a call back for next steps. Thankfully, manager Kevin gave us a call and demonstrated great customer service by issuing us a full refund. Thank you for making it right, Kevin! All three stars is solely for customer service. This was our first time here and I am disappointed to say that it will be our last due to the initial experience. Although management corrected the issue by refunding us, I don't think their flavor profile is as established as their original flagship restaurant and when compared to other Crawfish restaurants. Yelpers, remember to ask for what you're paying for and say something if it isn't right. Especially with food cost being so high these days, make sure you get what you pay for! Also, as a new restaurant, I am sure they will welcome the feedback to become a better establishment. read more

Wild Crab - This is supposed to be 1lb of crawfish and 1lb shrimp, but they gave us more frozen crawfish rather than shrimp as of October 2024. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Service was good servers are pretty attentive although there are very few of them so catch them when you can. I am not the biggest fan of their seafood - the flavor is not very strong and hasn't seeped into the broil yet. So overall it's kinda just like seafood you'd make yourself at home. The calamari was crispy at some parts but also oily soggy and the breading was not sticking to it. The shrimp salad we got was arguably the best thing very flavorful and delicious. The wings particular the house and the lemon pepper were good. The Thit Kho to - was not good kinda just like minced pork meat not caramelized or sticky enough The rice also wasn't charred enough. Overall not particularly a spot I'd recommend the have some good specials going throughout the week though if you're interested. read more

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First time here at their new location and wow I love how the inside looks! Very clean, bright, and spacious! Lots of parking available as well. We only came because crawfish is back in season! Everywhere else was a bit of a wait but luckily no wait over here! Winning! Walking in, the workers were so welcoming. Our server was Tammy! She's such a sweetheart and provided us great service. My party ordered fried calamari, Chicken tenders w/ fries, and combo 2 wild style spicy. Everything came out so hot. We enjoyed the calamari. The chicken tenders were also good not dry at all. The french fries alone was good but didn't enjoy the seasoning, could be better. Combo 2 was just okay in my opinion only because the crawfish was small and the clams were not good this run but the shrimp was good. Sauce could use more flavor, garlic, less butter/oil and could be spicier, the spicy was more medium level. The floor manager? was very helpful, we did let him know about the clams and they were so nice about it and fix that situation for us. Last but not least, they provide vanilla icecream at the end. Very much needed and appreciated. Overall, I had a good time here. This spot is so much better than the last location. Chill vibes and who ever was DJ y'all was playing all the jams. I would definitely come back and support! Tips: Monday they are CLOSED! Tuesday - Fried Chicken With Red Rice $10.00 Wednesday - Wing (1 Pc) $1.00 Thursday - Oysters $1.00 each Friday - Fish & Chips $10.00 read more

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Amazing service and food . Feels like home walking in they greet you with the most amazing atmosphere .they went above and beyond we had a large group (20) and it was last minute . They accommodated us and was absolutely the best choice. read more

Had to come back again! It's my friend's birthday and she wanted some good ol' Cajun food. Took her here since I was here on Mother's Day. They definitely did not disappoint. She had the snow crab legs with mussels and I had the shrimp with clams extra spicy! It was delish. I'll definitely be coming back again. 100 percent. read more

Wild Crab - Shrimp and Clams Extra Spicy Wild Style - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Went in with my family on Tuesday and was helped by Tammy and her other coworker. They were so polite and friendly with us. It was our very first time and they were more than happy to answer any of our questions. Even when it got busy they still managed to come to our table every single time. Would for sure come back again 10/10. The food was amazing (we usually stick to other seafood places but this has become our favorite) Not to mention the restaurant was beautiful and clean. We also got ice cream at the end read more

Wild Crab - Wings, spicy edamame, fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Love their food, love the flavor wild style. Delicious. We always keep coming back. Never a wait when we come. Shrimp are bigger than boiling crab. read more

We were on our way to another restaurant for lunch when we saw a $10 brunch sign and decided to stop in--and we're so glad we did! The place was clean, the hostess was friendly and spoke perfect English and Vietnamese, and the food was tasty. Portions aren't huge, but the quality and flavor were great. We'll definitely be back and will be recommending it to friends. read more

I love this place! I prefer it over Boiling Crab. It is much lighter and not too heavy. I always feel gross after eating Boiling Crab. I don't feel that way after eating The Wild Crab. I would say to go during busier times just because the shrimp is going to be fresher because they are constantly making it. The last time I went the shrimp was a little overcooked so some of them were hard to peel. The wild style is the way to go! They give more rice and fries for the same price as well! The lemon pepper fries are always so fresh and delicious. I will say I don't really care for the garlic bread. It's nothing special. read more

Wild Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such a good place to go! We were craving seafood boil but didn't want to wait for 2 hours at boiling crab. delicious and hot! definitely recommend the spicy level. Would come here again read more

New corner spot It was busy Clean The younger workers were polite Service was fast and they were busy read more

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The Wild Crab never disappoints! I've been coming here for years and the food is always absolutely delicious. Anthony goes above and beyond with his customer service every single time, and the whole team here makes you feel welcome and taken care of. Consistently great experience and definitely a spot I recommend to everyone! read more

Fish and chips were delicious very light crispy batter didn't feel heavy and the fish inside was delicate. Crawfish mac and cheese had a good amount of cheese but could perhaps use more salt not bad. Canh chua was good maybe could have had more tomatoes and Chinese celery in it but the broth was sweet maybe could also but a bit more sour but this is preference in general it was good. The Cajun shrimp sauce could have been a bit thicker it doesn't really stick and is a bit watery but overall shrimp was cooked nicely where as other places I've been to recently have been overcooking it. read more

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This place is legit... best seafood boil experience I've had in CA on the basis of service, quality of food/taste, price, and crowds. Went last Friday night with the gf at 8pm... got seated immediately (our choice of seat - restaurant was relatively full), got served and order taken immediately, all requests were met with no forgetfulness, food was delicious and when it's all said and done you can't complain about the price. Absolutely great experience, would recommend to anyone I know over something like the Boiling Crab. read more

Great food. Very clean. Great service. We ordered com nieu, clams, canh and rau muon. The rau muon was very crunchy and tasty. I'd recommend for family style food. They were on garden Grove before. I can't wait for crawfish season. read more

Was heading to another restaurant and saw a sign for $10 brunch at this place. Thought we would give it a try and we're very happy we did. While the portions are not huge the quality is outstanding. Service was excellent and the place was clean and welcoming. The owner came over and spoke with us several times. I would highly recommend this place and even though we live far away, we will be back when we are in the area. read more

Amazing seafood boil. Plus really good Vietnamese dishes. Taste is on point not too salty compare other places that our family had. Service is 10/10!!! Give it a shot guys. read more

Great food and good prices. We came here specifically to try their raw shrimp salad. It was amazing!! Spacious dining area and awesome customer service! Highly recommended read more

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First time and came back for seconds! Fresh oyster yummy food! Great spice combo! Friendly service open ambiance! What's not to love? Wish this business continued success! read more

This place has a great customer service and a great vibe. Besides the seafood boil tasting delish! The music they play inside the restaurant is great! Its a must go with your friends and family! read more

Probably some of the best seafood I've ever had they really do an amazing job everything from the taste to the service shout out to vanessa for the outstanding service read more

The owner has worked with me privately to find a solution & resolve the issue quickly which is very much appreciated. Responded within that same day to see what could be done. Thank you read more

The food here was amazing. I always bring my sons here and my wife, the shrimp the rice. The garlic pasta was on point love this place recommend it for you and your family. read more

If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food, this is the spot! The atmosphere is warm and cozy it feels like you're stepping into someone's home. read more

Wild Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Hmmm this used to be my FAVORITE place for seafood boil for the last 10 years. I was so excited to hear they reopened. Tried it today finally, always order wild style mild shrimp and crawfish. It was.....alright. Pretty bland. Something was off with the recipe, idk what it was. The popcorn chicken was ok, and the Cajun fries were fine, tho the ketchup had a weird taste. We still ate it cuz it was ok but not sure if we will be making the drive to this specific location. I did like that they had the ice cream at the end but no donut, at least my daughter enjoyed it. I would continue to be a costumer here if I knew the flavor was the same but it just wasn't quite there. read more

Wild Crab - Free ice cream - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I'm sad they moved to the new location, but their sauce is worth driving for. I've been a customer for years, and I will definitely be back. Good customer service and good food! I must say, I miss the old ambiance, but the new place has good lighting. Best wishes on the new location! read more