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    Boil Daddy

    4.6 (337 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
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    Happy hour specials
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    Erin R.

    Don't doubt the food just because it's in a strip mall. Unassuming environment, Boil Daddy serves fresh squeezed lemonades and flavorful dishes. We had a strawberry lemonade, passionfruit lemonade, Arnold Palmer, Shrimp Daddy Bowl, and Daddy's Noods - both dishes with Daddy's sauce and medium spiciness. We'll be back!

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    Conner H.

    I'm giving this five stars because the effort here was undeniable. It appeared the gentleman working was handling the kitchen and the register entirely on his own. While the customer service was a bit strained and the food was a little bland, I have to give credit where it's due--he was wearing multiple hats and doing his best to keep the doors open. The facility was clean, and the other guests made for a great atmosphere. I suspect the lack of seasoning was simply a result of the staff being spread too thin. I'll definitely be back to give them another try when they aren't under so much pressure!

    Seaman's Catch $82
    Maria L.

    Was craving seafood boil, checked out Yelp, drove here swayed by the 5 star reviews. Diego welcomed us and explained the menu and their difference with Boiling Crab. He recommended the "Seaman's Catch" for $82 which consists of 2 snow crab clusters, a lb of shrimp, 2 corns, 5 potatoes, 5 sausages and 2 drinks! Love their sweet tea! We picked mild Daddy Sauce and it was perfect. Calamari was our appetizer which came out fast and piping hot. Husband ordered rice for the crab and it was a generous serving. Both crab and shrimps were fresh and juicy. If you like Boiling Crab's sha-bang sauce, you will enjoy their Daddy Sauce version. There was a stream of to-go orders and pick-ups. The restaurant is very clean and cozy (no TV, no loud music, no frills). We will return for the garlic noods and loaded bayou fries! Thank you Diego for the recommendations. This is located next to Popeye's Fried Chicken on Haster x Garden Grove Blvd.

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    Service was good. One of the first customers of the day had freshly mopped floors upon arrival. I got medium spicy and mixture of sauces. It was a bit of on sweeter side for seafood boil but was still good . The mango lemonade was the highlight of the show. Homemade and squeezed to perfection. They have a riddle of a day where you can win a free freshly squeezed lemonade with your choice of flavor !!

    Melissa L.

    Super delicious seafood boil place in Garden Grove. We all ordered shrimp with Daddy sauce and it was perfectly spicy and garlicky. The corn was my favorite addition. The fries were crisp but still soft and were great with ranch and lemon. Their lemonade was also really good and freshly squeezed! 10/10 would definitely recommend.

    Valerie N.

    I LOVE SEAFOOD BOIL! it's my go to comfort food! or when I feel like I need to treat myself! With that being said, I frequent seafood boils like Boiling Crab, Kickin' Crab, Hot N Juicy, etc. This spot is definitely a hidden gem, and lowkey want to gatekeep it because I want to be able to get a table still! Food: You can do half pounds here! So if you're ballin' on a budget (like me) and want to try a little of everything, you can! I usually get a half pound of shrimp and a half pound of either clams or mussels, sometimes I get corn, eggs, or potatoes. Eggs in a seafood boil is slept on, definitely recommend! The shrimp is super big and plump so it's worth what you're paying for it. And can't go wrong with mussels or clams (if that's what you like). - The food is served in a tray, not a bag like other seafood boil places, but it makes sauce easier to get to! Sauce: I usually get the Daddy Sauce (mix of Cajun & Garlic Butter), basically their house sauce...the sauce is sweet and has a lot of garlic, love! and for spice level I get Medium or OMG! (which if you're feeling spicy like SPICY, then get this but be warned it burns!) Ambiance: It's nicely decorated, with cute color for the walls, and very neat and clean. Service: They're really nice! Although they can get busy sometimes, they try their best to help you. Overall, the food here is delicious!

    Shrimp Head-On
    Leah L.

    Amazing sauce. Have tried other seafood boil places & this place sauce is YUM. Not too salty & not too sweet. Just the right amount & perfectly balance. Their shrimp is huge compared to other places they only give you medium size shrimps. Late night cravings & this was so much satisfying. Highly recommend

    Shrimp & lobster
    Michael T.

    Service was wonderful. Our waiter always checking up on us. Food was 9/10. We'll be back

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    Kevin L.

    This is the Second time that I go to this placed and OMG! AMAZING !!! DELICIOSO! If you're a garlic lover , this dish will be like heaven to you! The potatoes , the sausage , the shrimp, DELICIOUS! straight out, it's a 9.4/10! Highly recommend it to everyone who enjoys these type of foods. Also, the place is very clean and presentable and service has been amazing.

    Looks better in a pic but trust. It wasn't
    Jose Q.

    I don't even know where to start... this place has completely fallen off. This used to be one of my favorite spots, and I've brought multiple friends here over time. This time I hyped it up again--and honestly, I was embarrassed. The crawfish had ZERO flavor, the shrimp and clams were just as bad, and the sauce tasted off and watered down. Nothing was seasoned right. It felt like no care was put into the food at all. What's crazy is how much food we left untouched. If you look at the trays, that should tell you everything. We paid for all that food just to barely eat it because it was that nasty. That's never happened here before, and it says a lot about how bad it's gotten. On top of that, the service was just as disappointing. We solved your riddle promo and were supposed to get a free lemonade--but of course, nothing. No follow-through, no communication. That's on the owner. At this point, y'all might as well change the name to "Boil Crappy", because that's exactly what this experience was. Between the terrible food, lack of flavor, wasted money, and poor service, you've officially lost a loyal customer--and not just me, but the friends I brought with me too. Do better. .

    Cream cheese Rangoon
    Andrea B.

    Chase. You will be missed. So glad we are able to meet you on your last day. Thank you. So the service was great! Food, chef's kiss! Everything we ordered was delicious. Loaded Bayou fries, were soooooo good! My sister ordered the wontons stuffed with cream cheese, she said they were good. (I'm not a fan of cream cheese) but I will definitely come back again!

    Vincent N.

    Finally got to try Boil Daddy! I have always frequented places like Boiling Crab and Kickin Crab, so wanted to see how they compared! The crawfish isn't in season so we went with shrimp (head on), clams, mussels, and some fries with their daddy sauce (mild, medium, hot-we went with hot for one and medium for another) I liked that they have the options for 1/2 a pound! Great if you want to order multiple things and for trying different seafoods without having to commit to a whole pound. The shrimp, clams, and mussels were all good! Didn't taste frozen or rubbery, was very fresh! The medium sauce is perfect! Great blend of garlic flavor and spice, however we did enjoy the spicy (It is pretty spicy!) mixing medium and spicy together was good too! I also really enjoyed their Cajun dusted fries! They give a generous portion as well! Overall really enjoyed the place!

    Chef Mate's Catch Combo
    David L.

    Where do I start? This place is amazing. First off, kudos to the single server that handled all the tables. Great customer service, always kept checked in on us even when it got busy. The seafood boil is amazing. Explosion of flavor, and the perfect balance of spice. Definitely recommend going with the Daddy sauce. Highly reccomend going with the Chef's mate combo. Definitely worth it as you get 1 lb of shrimp, 2 lobster tails, and 2 snow crab clusters. I love how it comes in a tray rather than your normal plastic bag. The shrimp was large, meaty and perfectly cooked. The lobster tail was large, it wasn't dry at all, perfectly tender.The snow crab clusters were juicy and sweet, easy to crack. Delicious. Definitely reccomend adding on linguine noodles, they mix it in with the seafood boil, so it gets all saucy and it's the perfect combo together. Noodles come Al dente.

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    The food was amazing and their sauce is to die for. Service was great she was so sweet. I would definitely come back again

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    The service is amazing. Our server was really kind. The food was really good. The restaurant was very tidy and clean.

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    The staff is so friendly and very attentive. The food was great, would definitely come back here again.

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    This is a nice late night spot to eat at if you're craving seafood boil. They close at 12 and service is good.

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    Service is incredibly polite and super attentive to all the customers eating in. Dine in was amazing experience.

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    Yummy and delicious! Great sauce and staff. Highly recommended. We will come back in

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    Everything was so delicious !!! staff was extremely friendly, everyone was so personable and helpful !

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    I really enjoyed the experience here! We were lucky that it was empty!!! On a Tuesday night, it is very clean and nice. 5/5 Food!!!

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