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    Boat House

    3.6 (780 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:45 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Roni V.

    Don't come here because this is my favorite place and I don't want it crowded! JK! But, yes, this is our favorite shrimp boil restaurant in the area. This place has a relaxed vibe, friendly and attentive costumer service and always great food! We come here often and never have to wait to get seated. We are greeted, seated and after ordering, served fairly quick. Sadly the spice level used to be nicely spicy but now its just ok and thy have limited parking, so def carpool. Tip: avoid parking at The Hat next door, they will tow.

    Chris L.

    We've been loyal customers of this restaurant since they first opened, which makes today's experience especially disappointing. The shrimp we ordered today was completely uneatable, so soft and soggy that it just melted in the mouth, and tasted unfresh. Concerned, we called the restaurant to let them know. Instead of trying to understand the issue, the guy who answered was extremely rude and immediately blamed us, saying we picked up the order late. This was not true. We placed the order by phone and picked it up within 10 minutes, and he didn't even know which order was ours before making that accusation. We're not the type to complain lightly, especially about a place we've supported for a long time. But poor food quality combined with dismissive and rude customer service is unacceptable. We hope management takes this seriously, because this experience is far below the standard we've come to expect.

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    Rafaela S.

    The best seafood place so far we enjoyed it so much its so delicious it's our 2 time this month and surely will be back got to try many more items in the menu the service is amazing thank you

    Seafood Boil
    Ashley S.

    they are soo generous with the seafood boil sauce! the sides we got (calamari and onion rings) also came in large portions and were very crunchy! the restaurant was pretty quiet when we came in, but it's definitely worth a try if you're craving seafood boil.

    Spicy crawfish and Clams
    Megan D.

    Always a go to when I'm craving a seafood boil! If you order two pounds of seafood, they will add free sausage and a corn. I have no complaints about the food! My go to order consists of the clams, crawfish, and the oysters! The staff is also very nice, and because I go so often with friends, they have even started to recognize and memorize our orders!

    3lbs of shrimp- so good
    cindy T.

    Came in on Thursday evening and was packed. Got seated immediately. Ordered Cajun shrimp- was flavorful House special- was flavorful and bit spicy in my taste Cajun fries- good Plate of rice Server was nice and attentive. My kids enjoyed it and said was good. Will come back

    Peeled shrimp & clams.
    Nikki B.

    Boat House specializes in Cajun boiled seafood. The place is spacious with a nautical/pirate theme throughout. I know some people like to eat with their hands and get messy with their food, but I'm a Bougie B with an I to the T to the C to the H and prefer not to mess up my couture so I ordered the clams & peeled shrimp (spicy), while my friends indulged in the crab leg boil. The house sauce had a nice flavor and a good kick. The shrimp was tender & the clams were fresh. Our server was attentive, and my friends enjoyed their feast. *Beer, wine, & sake

    Sylvia L.

    I really like Boat House. Their garlic butter shrimp flavor is so good and fried zucchini is my go to as well. Staff is friendly and attentive, portion sizes are great, AB's restaurant is clean. My only con is parking. It's very compacted and limited, but there are other parking areas near by.

    Peeled shrimp, sausage corn and potatoes
    Lorraine C.

    Man I've lived down the street from the boat house and never went because we were only into the boiling crab but hated the hour wait times. So one day I was craving seafood and happened to come across the Boat house Believe me when I say this place is underrated the food is good and the price is great. The fried fish was ok but the seafood boil was great. We got 1lb peeled shrimp mild house special and 1lb full shrimp spicy house sauce both with potatoes and sausage and corn on the cob along with rice. For about 85 bucks not bad! Definitely coming back

    Calamari with Fries
    Vanessa V.

    Second time I come here and wanted to try something different. I ordered peeled shrimp and calamari. I love it but my sister in law wasn't a fan of it. I really enjoy our meal and we split the bill. Enjoy!

    Roxy V.

    It was my first time experiencing seafood in a bag and I absolutely loved it! The house seasoning really took my shrimp and corn on the cob to another level! We also ordered the garlic bread which we dipped in the seasoned juice and it was scrumptious. To elevate this wonderful experience to the next level we enjoyed it with some ice cold shock top

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    28 days ago

    Food is so delicious and on the affordable side I recommend house special sauce with anything for me and my mom usually 30-50$

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    Five stars, this is our go to place. The girls that work here are always attentive, house special meduim is my favorite, always clean .

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    8 months ago

    This was the Cajun shrimp in a bag experience I was hoping for. Would rate it higher if I could. House blend medium babyyyyyyy

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    4 months ago

    always a 10/10 !! service is amazing and i love their house special mild sauce! the vibes are great as well always attentive to you.

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    1 year ago

    Food is great but they need to hire more workers very understaffed and when busy be careful since the wait for food will be long.

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    1 year ago

    The Boat House is chill, not overhyped or over priced. If you can handle it, get the house extra spicy.

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    Bag O' Crab

    Bag O' Crab

    4.7(1.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    couldn't get seated at boiling carb but this spot made up for it…read more The wait on a Friday night was about 30-40minutes . But once seated the service is quick and fast! Food came out about 10 minutes after we ordered. Everything was so delish. My favorite was the lemon pepper fried dipped in that sauce. (If you like lemon order these)

    Tried Bag O' Crab in Montebello this past Friday. It's located in the Albertsons parking lot, and…read moreused to be an old Carrows. We ordered the combo for two, all shrimp (fully peeled for $2.00 extra & totally worth it). We also ordered garlic bread and oysters as an appetizer. Everything came out fast, hot and perfectly cooked. The spice level was just right, potatoes and corn were delicious, soaked in the sauce for a perfect bite. The shrimp were cooked to just the right consistency, not overdone and rubbery. It also came with sausage, which was plump and flavorful. Not too spicy. The oysters were fresh, briny and paired with lots of lemon (upon request) and Tapatio. Delicious! The garlic bread was good, and supported the meal well. Our server, Nick, was great. Attentive, helpful with the menu and Johnny-On-Spot with more napkins, lemons and refills. We got there at around 5:30, without a wait (for a party of two). However, it was already packed, and by the time we left, there was a good amount of people waiting to be seated. The restaurant was clean, lively and bustling. There are even robots rolling around delivering food, utensils, etc. A pretty cool experience. For two people, we had a great shrimp boil with delicious sides, garlic bread and six oysters as an appetizer for a great price. Can't wait to try it for lunch. We'll definitely be back!!

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    The Dive Oyster Bar - New Pan Roasta

    The Dive Oyster Bar

    4.2(1.6k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Happy hour specials

    We came back here during Dine LA event. We had the (1) lobster roll and (2) chicken and sausage…read morepan roast as main entrees. For appetizers, we had Brussels sprouts and salad. Everything was delicious. The lobster roll comes with regular fries or seasoned fries. We had seasoned fries. The pan roast comes with your choice of spicy level. Depending on your taste, you can have it very spicy or none at all. The flavor of the pan roast was very good. I had mine medium spicy level. If it is too spicy, you cannot get the real taste of the dish. The restaurant is nice and clean. Service staff were friendly. This place is located at a very busy plaza where there are many restaurants. There is underground parking but it can be a problem during peak hours.

    New Orleans inspired menu, had a DJ on a Friday night for vibes, service was normal…read more Pan roast was delicious, could use more seafood flavor but certainly a comforting meal. Creamy and tomato-y. Shrimp was cooked well but the mussels were a bit overcooked. Would probably get the shrimp one next time instead of house specialty. Shrimp and grits: shrimp was overcooked, grits were fine. Super cheesy! Oyster poboy: pretty good. Oyster isn't my first choice but it was done well. Came with fries but we upgraded to the clam chowder. It was only ok. Chowda tots: fries and tots were very crispy, cooked perfectly. Toppings though made it more like a salsa or loaded potato. Nothing about it felt like chowder.

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    Stinkin Crawfish of Monrovia - Fried Oreos and ice cream (free)

    Stinkin Crawfish of Monrovia

    4.1(380 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Came in on a Wednesday. It wasn't to busy got seated right away. I ordered shrimp with no head and…read moreI made it awesome. I myself can't handle spice very well. I got the sauce stinkin and made it medium spicy. of course some garlic bread. The food came pretty quick and the sauce was good it was a bit spicy for me but that just me. Our waitress Carol did a good job and she even offered to resauce my bag but I was able to tough it out. Music was good another customer loved the music so much she asked Carol if it was a playlist or what. Over all good experience will come back!

    This location of Stinkin Crawfish is located in Old Town Monrovia. There are a few public lots and…read morestreet parking throughout the area. I was already in the area and when it was time for dinner I was walking around to see what looked good. I was so excited to see Stinkin Crawfish. It was weird though because I went to the restroom to wash my hands, and when I came back, they gave another group the table they gave me. I picked a different table, but I thought that was odd. After a quick glance at their menu I saw that they had Happy Hour is Monday to Friday from 4 to 6:30pm. It was a bit pass 6pm so I put in a Dozen Oysters (HH $15 | regular $33) while I looked at the rest of the menu. Ugh regret. These were SO BAD!! First off, the majority was not shucked, it was still attacked to the shell. I turned to the table next to me since I saw they had ordered oysters and I asked if theirs were shucked, and they said some were and some weren't. Oh goodness, so inconsistent. Then they also warned me that they got charged regular pricing instead of happy hour pricing. Also they didn't give me any utensils... so I had to go grab a plastic fork myself cause no staff was in sight and I had to scrap these oysters off their shells. First one not good. Second one, I drowned it in marinara sauce, still not good. Third one... SO BAD I SPLIT IT OUT... Fourth one, ALSO BAD. Okay I don't want to get sit... I'm over this... I just set it aside and covered it with one napkin to indicate I'm over it. Honestly they can see there were many untouched if they wanted to ask me how I liked them. Maybe I should have left but I made the mistake of ordering more food. I ordered a Raspberry Iced Tea ($3.75). Can't really mess that up but I want to point out that no refills were offered my whole time there. I did their Build Your Own with 1lb Shrimp ($17.75), 1lb Crawfish ($11 when added on to an order), with the Make it Awesome ($5.75) which is 1 corn, 2 potatoes, 3 sausages all in their Garlic Butter Mild. Okay... garlic... butter... can't go wrong right?? Well I'm wrong wrong wrong. I don't know HOW they managed to serve me the blandest cajun meal of my life. I am beyond baffled. I see the garlic. The color looks like butter. Definitely not mild, more like zero spice and zero seasonings. Even the limes they gave were dried out and bitter. My theory on the bland garlic was that it was prepped and frozen for so long it lost its' flavor. The seafood itself didn't taste fresh either. Bleh. It really needed a better sauce to mask the musky taste. Oh and the sausage was BURNT. Sigh. I think service tried to be nice. They did come and ask if I needed anything else. But honestly I didn't even want the food in front of me, let alone anything else. At the end they provided complimentary dessert to every guest. It was like a deep fried oreo with a scoop of ice cream on the day I went. The dessert was good. Just nothing else. Oh wait for it... when I got the check, I was also overcharged for the oysters, ringing up at $33 instead of the $1.50/oyster HH price being $15. The waitress was surprised and she even expressed how that happened to another customer (I know) previously and she had asked "him", who I assume is a manager or boss, to fix it in the system. Sigh... Apparently he didn't. The portions were fair, the pricing is fair... WHEN THEY RING YOU UP CORRECTLY. it just tastes bad. Low production quality. Maybe they are able to keep these prices by buying low quality product. Regardless I DEFINITELY won't be coming back. This meal, or rather the stuff that was edible, is not worth the calories. I rarely give 1 star reviews but I almost considered it... but no one was mean and I didn't get sick (because I spit up the bad oysters and stopped eating them). This is such a generous 2 stars review for the mess I had to deal with.

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    The Boiling Crab

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    3.5(1.3k reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    We visited Boiling Crab for the first time to celebrate my nephew's 10th birthday, and we had such…read morea great experience! It was a little of a wait because we were such a large party but they made up for the wait by getting our drinks and food out quickly! We were a little disappointed when we found out they don't normally do birthday celebrations, especially since it was such a special birthday for him. But our waiter, Luke, completely turned that around. He gathered his coworkers, and they all came over to sing Happy Birthday to my nephew. It was such a thoughtful gesture and truly made his night! We were so thankful for Luke's outstanding service, kindness, and attention to detail throughout our visit. The food was great too, but the service is what really stood out and made our first experience memorable. Management should definitely consider making birthday celebrations part of the dining experience because those little moments mean so much to families celebrating special occasions. Thank you again to Luke and the entire team for making my nephew's 10th birthday feel special. We'll definitely be back!

    The restaurant was nice and spacious with ample room to wait for a table. I ordered to go and the…read morefood was ready in 15 min which I appreciate. The staff were nice and helpful and the food was great with the whole shabang. I got a lb of shrimp with sausages and cajun fries which scratched my seafood boil itch! One gripe I have with my dinner was with the cajun fries.. I found a piece of hair stuck to one of the fries (refer to pic below). Not sure if it's actually hair, but definitely looks like it could be beard hair or something. Other than that, the food tasted good.

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    The Kickin Crab - Food is amazing here

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    3.7(332 reviews)
    7.9 mi
    $$

    Overall the food and service was great, friendly and attentive staff, specifically our server Sarai…read moreshe was amazing she constantly checked up on to make sure we were good. The ambience is really nice vibe to eat and watch tv with family and friends. The reason why a 4 star is because of the heat inside, not only my party and I were hot but the staff looked like they were hot aswell. It felt stuffy inside I don't know if the ac is not working but it felt really hot. We got sat next to a plug in fan that is an unprofessional look for the restaurant but was the only thing keeping airflow in there. In the summer weathers like today at 95°, the owner should have the AC working and strong. The employees looked really hot like they were sweating, I can't imagine the kitchen workers dealing with all the heat I hope they have better AC. This is out of the workers control I think just the owner should have some strong AC running in there and lookout not only for the customers but their employees. As Sarai checked up on us and the other tables she was amazing really quick but looked like she was hot. Other than the AC, amazing food amazing service, would recommend just would like it to feel fresher next time. Not only for the customers but their staff.

    Seafood bag king crab legs ! Outstanding ! They are just so good ! Always great taste . 5/5…read more Boiled shrimp and corn amazing ! It's a must try if you haven't yet ! 5/5 Pacifico michelada beer refreshing ! 5/5 Always goes with this type of food 3 Grilled shrimp tacos my go to sooo yummy for the tummy type 5/5 Fish and fries are the best ! Nice and crunchy and soft inside well done ! 5/5 Great customer service, very friendly, and welcoming . Always on top of it and looking out if you need anything. 5/5 on service. Clean environment, very organized and well decorated. Great pictures frames and other characters, like pirates and water crab pictures on wall . Parking spaces are available Restrooms are available Definitely recommended Friends and family Will be back soon ! Overall experience is excellent! 10/10

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