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    Cajun Crab Waikiki

    4.3 (95 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Fried oyster
    Claribel V.

    My cousin had her birthday dinner here during our trip to Oahu. She chose this place because it was right across the street from our hotel and everyone was tired from walking. The seafood boil wasn't the best I've had. We shared a seafood boil with crabs and mussels, and also ordered fried mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, and fried oysters that came with seasoned fries. The fried items were good, but the seafood boil was lacking. It wasn't as flavorful as other seafood boils I've tried, and the snow crab legs were so skinny. I don't think it was worth the price. I'd only come back for the fried items. One thing I liked was that they have a wash station in the dining area, so you can wash your hands without going to the restroom. Customer service wasn't excellent. Staff weren't rude, but they weren't very attentive either. I'd say they did the bare minimum.

    Laura A.

    Made reservations for 6:00pm, to which we were 10 minutes late and still accommodated for. Seated immediately with multiple attentive servers at our beck and call. We were able to substitute clams for extra shrimp but I must warn you they do come with the heads still on! Our order was out within 10 minutes, super quick. The boil was flavorful and tasty. When we were done we were given a to go bag and box which was super helpful as well as a probiotic drink.

    Custom seafood boil bag: corn, boiled eggs, snow crab, shrimp, mussels, sausage and potatoes
    Helaina C.

    This is my favorite seafood boil place on island. They also have a happy hour during lunchtime. Every time my boyfriend and I go to Waikīkī we end up going here. And the service is always good whenever we go. Highly recommend for those who love seafood!

    Great location!
    Brent R.

    Wonderful food! Very friendly staff. We enjoyed the food. Get messy and have fun! Lots of food options including options for those that do not like seafood. Truffle Fries!!!

    Shrimp
    Yesenia E.

    Cajun is my absolute favorite!!!! This is a newer location I decided to come and visit. I was really impressed by how great the customer service was. We were immediately seated down and provided with just like other popular locations like boiling crab, this location had a variety of options and sauces and desired level of spiciness. The inside was lively and everyone was having a great time! The prices were great. The staff was super rad! The flavor as AMAZINGGGGGGG

    Miori I.

    First night on the island and in need of a tasty meal without a long wait. We walked off the main strip and ventured closer to our hotel. Spotted Cajon Crab right above the shopping plaza next to our hotel and decided to check it out. There was no wait, which was nice but sadly the service was mediocre. Had to flag someone down to order, then to add to the order, and once again to request the check. We've dined at many seafood boil style restaurants so we were looking forward to a strong cajun flavor experience. We ordered 2 lbs white wine garlic butter sauce head on shrimp, with sausage added to the bag. Shrimp was very overcooked. Not a lot of flavor. We were still hungry so we ordered another pound , but this time ordered the peeled shrimp (paid more for that) Cajun mild. Still overcooked, more flavor than our first order but still lacking. Pros: chicken tenders, garlic fries, and sweet potato fries were decent. They also brought out a complimentary dessert of pineapple slices. I have a severe allergy so I couldn't enjoy it, but the rest of my family loved it. We left with full bellies but a little underwhelmed. I wouldn't eat here again but it was a good choice for a quick meal. Hopefully the rest of the menu is better.

    The remains of our seafood boil on the table
    Corinna M.

    Located at the Waikiki Beach Walk. Parking is validated at the Embassy Suites but you will still end up paying at least $8. We walked in without a reservation but the place was not packed. Took hostess a while to seat us because they have to prepare the table with a paper tablecloth for the meal. Not sure why this took so long. Just didn't seem too welcoming. Our server wasn't really much better. Didn't check on us much or for drink refills until end of meal. Somewhat young staff here and not well-trained in service for this price point. Prices are a bit high for the amount of food you get. We got the garlic sauce and it wasn't that flavorful to season the boil. Just way too many clumps of garlic rather than the buttery part. Maybe the other cajun flavors would have been better? Couple people in our party had a really bad stomach ache the next day. Not sure if the food wasn't cooked properly. The meal ran a party of 4 about $300. I don't think the food and GI experience was worth that value. Would not come back to this option again. One positive was it looked new and modern. It just didn't live up to my expectations. Lots of better options for dinner and seafood in the area.

    Jhoana H.

    I was on vacation looking for seafood boil with my bestfriend and we found this spot very friendly and attentive staff and delicious food !

    Jessica R.

    We were initially supposed to go to Ginza Tonkatsu on Beachwalk, but they had a power outage, so we ended up walking over here, 1 block over on Lewers. In the same building as Yard house, on second floor. Luckily they were open, and weren't that busy. Very spacious and clean, plenty of seating. 2 tables outside if you want to eat outside. We got seated right away. All the front of house ladies were super nice and attentive, always checking on us. Vibes were great, they were bumping some jams. We love some seafood boil, we ordered king crab boil, came with shrimp, mussels, corn, sausage, and rice. Wife was super happy with the size and portion given for the king crab. She enjoyed it here better than the last time we went to boiling crab, which is where we used to go, but she got disappointed. All was good. We smashed everything. Oh, we also ordered fries and calamari. Super good. And we also got free dessert. Nice cold pineapples on a stick! I think we may have found our go to for seafood boil while staying in Waikiki. Food was great, customer service was great, ambiance was great, location - in the middle of all the hustle n bustle in Waiks. Don't know where a good place to park would be? So, would be our go to if we only staying in Waiks? Maybe. But strongly recommend, 10/10 recommend. Grab your seafood boil fix at Cajun Crab Waikiki.

    Gabe O.

    We had dinner here on our first night on Oahu, after walking the strip near our hotel looking for a spot without a long wait. Two nearby restaurants had big crowds, so we kept walking down Lewers Street and spotted Cajun Crab on the second floor of the shopping center. It was about 75% full, but no wait to be seated--a good sign after traveling all day. We've eaten at seafood boil spots before, so we already had an idea of what we wanted. We did have to wait a bit for our server to take our order, but when she arrived, we were ready to go. We ordered: - 2 lbs of head-on shrimp in white wine garlic butter sauce (mild) - Added sausage to the bag - Chicken tenders and garlic fries for my daughter - Later added peeled shrimp (way easier!) - Plus sweet potato fries The flavor was solid--especially the sauce. Only downside was peeling the shrimp was kind of a chore, so when we re-ordered, we went with peeled shrimp and enjoyed it way more. The sweet potato fries were hot and crispy, and the chicken tenders were kid-approved. The plastic gloves and bibs came in clutch since we didn't notice a wash station nearby. Saved us from walking out completely sauced up. Our server was kind, though a little slow to check in once food was out. Bonus: They brought out a few pineapple slices at the end of the meal as a little complimentary dessert, which was a nice touch. Helpful Tips: - Skip the head-on shrimp unless you like peeling. - Use the gloves and bibs--they help. - There's no sink area, so clean up accordingly. - If other restaurants on the strip are slammed, this is a great backup with no crazy wait.

    Calamari with sweet potato truffle fries
    Mike S.

    The wife and I wanted to give this place a try. You can smell the food from outside. This place is upstairs on the 2nd floor of the complex. We got seated right away. The food was really good. The wife got the calamari with sweet potato truffle fries and I got coconut shrimp with onion rings. The food was really good. They have outside seating as well. Our waitress was super friendly and service was fast. Place has a cool laidback atmosphere. Cheers

    A medley of King and snow crab with mussels, corn, shrimp, sausage, potato, clams
    Irene Y.

    Decided to do a celebratory meal and wanted to try a new crab place, so we decided to do a night in Waikiki. This place is pretty close to the Royal Hawaiian Center, where you can park & walk over (As of May 2025 - Kama'aina: $25 purch IN Royal Hawaiian for 3 hours free parking). The service was friendly, and the sauce we ordered (House Original) was flavorful and had a nice slow heat, because we ordered the Medium spice level. The only damper to the meal were the gnat flies buzzing around our feast, like little annoying vultures. I noticed the fly swishing lessened once other customers were getting their food, and we were about done anyway. Not pictured is the damage we did... it was pure carnage with two lonely pieces of sauced up corn left behind... I almost went for it, but I was happily full from the feast we had. I think I was in a food coma because I totally spaced and forgot about Kama'aina discount... I think they accept so make sure you ask about that (and show your ID).

    Kyle J.

    Walking into the restaurant, the first thing I noticed was how clean the place looks. The have a wild space and the tables are well spaced. We ordered 2 combos, the lobster and the king crab legs with the signature/dry rubbed and white wine garlic butter sauces. The flavor was really good and the seafood was fresh. The servers were smiling when ordering and offer to dismantle the lobster. Great help. I didnt give the full 5 stars because it was a little pricey and the portion was a tad small for my fat ass. Overall, worth trying out

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    Ask the Community - Cajun Crab Waikiki

    Validated parking? Of yes, where?

    Yes, we do. At Embassy Suites, enjoy up to 4 hours of parking for just $8 when you dine at our restaurant and get your parking validated. After your meal, feel free to relax and enjoy some leisure time!

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    Karai Crab

    Karai Crab

    4.3
    (1k reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    It's little sentimental mood during writing this review…read more Mahalo for your not only good food but also great service, hospitality with aloha. I and my family have been Karai Crab since they were old location inside the Willows. We were always gather with friends and had a great time. After Covid, they moved current location but sadly they close their door. (Old location was old Hawaiian feeling and new place is bright and modern) I think Karai Crab is the almost first restaurant to serve steamed crab, shrimp, shellfish, with corn, potato, and with sauce (is it called Louisiana style? I don't know,,,) on island. It's fun and yum! Our family and friends decided to go dinner last minutes before they are closed. And had a great last dinner here! Mahalo for 13years!!!! We gonna miss you...

    Let's meet at Karai Crab…read more Law of the Claw #3, Be Your Crabulous Self. No Imitations. Love this! ;) We got the Colossal Sampler. It's their seafood boil with 1 cluster of snow crab, 1 cluster of king crab leg, 1 cluster of Dungeness crab, 6 shrimps, 4 mussels, 2 red potatoes, 2 corns halves of corn, 6 clams, 1 boiled egg, 3 pineapple-Portuguese sausage and 2 bowls of steamed rice. For the sauce, we got it on the side, the Karai Special Sauce. It's a mixed of garlic butter with Cajun seasoning. I also ordered a side of the cayenne sauce to add the extra sizzle in my mouth. I like it hot but my friend can only handle level one of hotness! Our server is Gigi. She's the perfect server! She was attentive, friendly and you could see her eyes smiling with the mask on. She's totally crabulous!!! I hope her management shellebrate her!!! The restaurant got lots of nice wallpaper covers of the 3 Laws of the Claws. - Law of the Claw #1 Crack A Smile - Law of the Claw #2 Let's Shellebrate - Law of the Claw #3 Be Your Crabulous Self. No Imitations The atmosphere is nice and quiet but can totally feel a peaceful dinning. The patrons kept to themselves, like we did, as we indulged ourselves with our crabulous seafoods!!! Parking, currently getting fix so we got out for FREE. It's a bit confusing so be careful when you drive in. You will need to drive down, not drive up. There's lot of space. The bathroom is ok. It can use a little TLC. I'm giving them a 5-stars BECAUSE of GIGI!!! Thank you for reading my review. Have a great night!

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    Dungeness crab with karai combo seasoning.
    Dungeness crab with karai combo seasoning.
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    The Boiling Crab

    The Boiling Crab

    3.9
    (748 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$$

    Customer service was good the food was really good too my issue was that I never asked for the…read morecheck we was going to keep eating and drinking mind u we only had 3 drinks 1 my wife and I only had 2 , we jut got out of there and today they r supposed to close by 10 so I know the time wasn't the issue, and how I said the service was good they were asking us if we needed something else multiple times (we was still eating and drinking) we just felt that they were kicking us out of there WE NEVER ASKED FOR THE BILL

    Excellent TBC Margarita! We had a 20 minute wait but it was well-worth it. (Sunday at 4:30 it…read morereally cleared out. Not sure if that's always the case but we'll try that time next time we go. And there will be a next time!) Nice to have the text system to let you know when you're table's ready but (they only give you 5 minutes to claim your table so don't get too involved doing something else!) We thought the combo would be too much food for just the two of us. My husband also wanted to try some things you can't find anywhere else. So we ordered a basket of the Fried Soft Shell crabs. It comes with cocktail sauce but they'll give you tartar sauce if you prefer. It comes with your choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper Fries. We got the Lemon Pepper. We also ordered the Lobster Roll - non-spicy. Our server was very honest about the size of the roll - two King Sweetbread rolls. This also comes with fries so we tried the Cajun fries with the lobster roll. Hardly any wait time. Everything tasted wonderful. Little hidden spice in the soft shell crab batter but not too much. My husband also ordered Gumbo (no rice). Delicious! Five shrimp (yes, we counted them) and tasty Andoui sausage. Okra (not too slimy) on the top. Service was excellent. No pushing. Very patient with the questions and explanations. They put a star on your table to designate first time visitors so you know they want to male your first visit the best. Everyone kept checking back with and manager stopped by too. Parking validation took $4.00 ofd our parking. Not bad. Leigh and Brandon and one more female server (I'm sorry I didn't write down your name!) are the best!

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    The Boiling Crab
    The Boiling Crab
    The Boiling Crab

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    206 BCE

    206 BCE

    4.6
    (107 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I stopped by this seafood boil spot inside the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center food court and…read moredecided to try the Cajun shrimp with rice (mild). I was honestly surprised to see a seafood boil place in a mall food court it's not something you come across often, so of course I had to give it a try! The food came out fresh and hot, and the shrimp had a nice Cajun flavor without being overly salty or greasy. The mild spice level was perfect just enough kick without overpowering the dish. The rice was a great addition to soak up all that flavorful sauce. It was $28+tax not bad for the amount of food. What really caught my attention was how quiet the food court was for a Sunday at 11am. Usually, this place is packed, so I was a bit surprised to see it almost empty. But honestly, that made it easier to enjoy my meal without the usual crowd or long lines. Overall, it's a nice hidden find if you're craving seafood while shopping in Waikiki. Prices are decent for the area, and it's a fun, unexpected option in a mall setting. I'd come back to try their other sauces next time!

    This place is located at the food court with a lot of places to sit. Service was quick and the…read morestaff were nice! I ordered the spicy shrimp bowl and it was good! They add cilantro on top, which I love, but know that there are people that don't prefer it. You get 6 pieces of shrimp, which isn't too bad for the amount that you pay. I also ordered the Cajun fries, which was really good.

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    Flying house noodles with shrimp, sausage, and lime.  Get the chili sauce in container on side to add to your preference!
    Flying house noodles with shrimp, sausage, and lime. Get the chili sauce in container on side to add to your preference!
    Snow crab and shrimp platter. Super fresh and good quality seafood.  Also includes red boiled potato, rice and corn
    Snow crab and shrimp platter. Super fresh and good quality seafood. Also includes red boiled potato, rice and corn
    Counter with the friendliest staff!

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    Counter with the friendliest staff!
    Kickin Kajun

    Kickin Kajun

    3.8
    (165 reviews)
    9.8 mi
    $$

    Surprisingly this place was pretty good! We arrived to the mall to get a few things, but coming…read morehere was out of curiosity and pure impulse. My family and I were hungry and didn't feel like going to the food court so I teased the idea to my husband, caught a quick glimpse of the basket menus for our kids and was immediately set on going, hoping the boys wouldn't mind. We ordered: 1 pupu platter appetizer 1 soft shell crab basket with fries 2 lemon pepper wing baskets with fries 1 crawfish combo (with shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, corn, potatoes) Everything was so flavorful and crispy! We weren't expecting the fries to have that much, but they were sooo good! The only downside was that the lemon pepper wings were too salty. The seafood combo was delicious as well, but the shrimp was kinda mushy. Will be coming back again soon!

    When we first tried this place they had a lunch special which was awesome. Kept us coming back but…read moresince they took it away the value just isn't there for repeat visits. The food is pretty good. My son likes the crawfish just because it is not common on island. The po boys are decent with lots of fries or tots. I get the oyster one and they are well cooked. Juicy and not dry or tough. The amount is okay not over flowing. But for the price it is good just not five star great.

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    Cute interior.
    Cute interior.
    Mozzarella sticks, crab won tons & coconut shrimp
    Mozzarella sticks, crab won tons & coconut shrimp
    Exterior. Located connected to the mall. Parking can be hard to find.

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    Exterior. Located connected to the mall. Parking can be hard to find.
    Southern Love

    Southern Love

    4.7
    (393 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    Wow what a great place, between all of us we had several different types foods and we all loved it…read more Would definitely recommend it.

    We came to dine here party of 9 at 630p. Nephew suggested it for a family dinner. This is a small…read morerestaurant and we should've probably gone earlier, but work schedules did not permit, therefore 7 of us sat at the bar and 2 at a countertop table. There are 3 patio tables outside that seat 4 or 5 if you squeeze together. There is no AC available and its probably 'cooler' outside to dine, because the stove and oven are constantly running. There are fans which help, but luckily it wasn't a hotter day. I don't know the owners name, he is the only one cooking. He has a cashier, server, hostess all of 1. Just the 2 of them serving everyone who seems to have come at once. He did a great job and it was nice to be able to see the food being cooked, plated and served. They pretty much stay on top of things. Food does take a little longer to be served, but it was certainly worth the wait. Everything was delicious and hot. All the bones were left on the empty plates. My personal favorite is the pork chop. Collards and cornbread were available and they do sellout. Cornbread was very moist. I also liked the Mac daddy...I think i might try to replicate that at home. They do alot of takeout orders as well. If im in the area again, I may do takeout or come when they first open. Forgot to mention the desserts. Blueberry cheesecake, banana pudding and peach cobbler. All delicious, but my favorite is the pudding. Yum

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    Interior décor
    Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich and Catfish N' Grits
    Catfish Po' Boy Sandwich and Catfish N' Grits
    AMAZING Chicken Biscuits & Gravy $17 Brunch Menu Only

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    AMAZING Chicken Biscuits & Gravy $17 Brunch Menu Only

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