It's really difficult to decide where to eat; my wife and I want something different, but the family wants Chinese food. I discovered Crab Grabber in Pasadena, which serves both Chinese and boiling crab-style cuisine. Crab Grabber is a plus in Pasadena because it has its own parking area in the back. The restaurant is quite large, with plenty of space and tables. We bought two sets of Combo A with Green Mussels, Headless Shrimp with Green Onion, Ginger, and Garlic Flavor, which includes Fried Onion Rings, Steamed Chicken Juicy Dumpling, and Crunchy Breaded Shrimp. We also ordered the Roasted Fish with Garlic Flavor. The alternative Combo A that includes Friend Chicken Wings, Steamed Chicken Juicy Dumpling, and Garlic Bread, Scallion Pancake Beef Rolls. As I was taking pictures, I noticed the owner with photos with multiple Hollywood people. I spoke with the owner while we waited for our food to arrive. The owner is very kind and caring, and I can see how she takes care of her employees. Not to mention, the restaurant provides free appetizers with a variety of options such as seaweed, pickled vegetables, duck neck, duck wings, kimchi, pig ears, chicken feet, gizzards, and dessert. I love the Old Fashion Aiyu Dessert, which brings back many memories of when I was a kid in Taiwan and used to ride my little bike to buy it with my sister. Bring the family and friends to Crab Grabber to experience the incredible seafood, Chinese cuisine, and scrumptious wonderful appetizers; this will undoubtedly be your location! Come and support the business!! read more

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This place does not make sense. When you're seated, they hand you popcorn. Sure? Popcorn and boiled crab? I ordered combo A and it was ok. The crabs felt like they'd been frozen for a long time. The food did not taste fresh. I've been to quite a few carb/seafood restaurants and this one did not measure up. What really confused me was the broccoli. Why would you add broccoli to a boiled crab dish? That changes the flavor palette completely and not in a positive way. Then there was the hard boiled egg? Why? The service was great and the space was clean. The food on the other hand? Not good. read more

We came here yesterday with some friends and loved the idea of a Szechuan twist to seafood boil! They come with a bunch of free side dishes which were actually quite yummy and their spice definitely has some spice to it. I have mixed feelings about this place because there were some items we loved, but some that were so mid and the service was extremely slow. We got 2 Combo As doing mostly snow crabs and some shrimp, trying both Chinese flavors and Sweet Potato Fries/Steamed Dumplings. Note we also requested regular fries and never got those. I asked about this maybe an hour 45 min in and they still never came. The steamed dumplings came maybe an hour and a half in and were straight up cold. The sweet potato fries were ok but nothing special. I will say the actual seafood boil was delicious and the szechuan flavor was really good. The corn was delicious and the sausages were great add ons. Note 1 lb of snow crab is literally one cluster and that's it. We also ordered the Spicy Fried Chicken and Cucumber Egg dish. The fried chicken was so good but definitely very spicy. Our first dish came more than an hour in which was only 1 seafood boil. By the time it had hit 2 hours, we still hadn't received the cucumber egg. We asked them to cancel it if it wasn't made yet and they eventually brought it out but did take it off the tab. The owner tried to explain to us that they were down a chef and that's why things were just a tad slower today, but I think it was way more than a tad. Overall, definitely some yummy things but make sure you are allocating 2.5-3 hours to dine here. read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

Currently sitting here while waiting for half the order to come out. We got seated at 6:08. It is now 7:43pm. No one came to apologize for the long delay. We asked a server to check on our order and never came back to update us. We asked a second waiter and he noted that something happened with the kitchen and it's been really busy for them. If you're running a business, you need to be considerate of other people's times. Don't seat and take people's order more than you can take, only to piss them off and not tell them it's going to be a 2 hour wait for food to come out. Not to mention, they have a self serve bar. Nothing was being replenished. There are 3 wait staff and they weren't going around being apologetic that the kitchen is being slow. I might've been more understanding, but 2 hours for this experience is awful. We received our seafood plate 1.5 hour into being seated. All our sides didn't even come out yet and we were already finished eating the entire seafood. We're also missing an entree still. Almost 2 hours. Never coming back. Go to boiling crab. Food isn't even that good. read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

2nd time coming. This time for my bday! We were ready to order the combo again, but they got a new extensive menu and zoomed in on the roasted fish!! My friend doesn't like spicy so we got the garlic sauce and side of rice. This fish fed 3 people! Plus we were munching on the free appetizers. Fish was phenomenal! We got the same server. Perfect service as always! She even remembered us from the previous time! read more

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Came here with my husband and our twin girls, and it turned out to be such a great experience! We ordered Combo A and went with 1 lb of shrimp and 1 lb of crawfish, plus fries, corn, and potatoes--medium spicy with the mix of all sauce. Everything came out flavorful, saucy, and messy in the best way possible. The sauce combo was seriously delicious, and the spice level had just the right kick without being overwhelming. One thing that really stood out was their complimentary sides bar--it's kind of like a mini buffet with lots of options to add to your meal, which we didn't expect but definitely appreciated! The portions were generous too--we actually had leftovers and made sure to take extra sauce to go (it's that good). What really made the visit extra special though was the owner. She was so sweet and thoughtful--on our way out, she gave our twins some snacks, which totally made their day. Great food, great service, and a welcoming, family-friendly vibe. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Good addition to the East Pasadena dining scene with a variety of Chinese/Cantonese style dishes as well as their popular seafood broil. We opted for the flavorful garlic butter, but there are lots of spicy options if you want some heat. There are self serve appetizer and snacks stations included with your meal selection. Nice owner and plenty of parking in the rear lot. read more

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The service was great but the food was ok. The snow crab was beyond salty. The ambiance was good and had some buffet type of food if your really hungry. Overall it was ok. read more

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This is a popular, relatively new seafood boil place that also mixes in Chinese food on their menu. I would have to say that our experience was overall pretty good, with a few hiccups that hopefully they will work out in the near future. First off, they opened in a really nondescript building in what is now one of the sketchier, abandoned areas of East Pasadena now overrun with homeless, prostitutes, and mentally ill people wandering around. While this is not their fault in the least, it does make someone who knows the area wonder why here. The outside is still the same bleak, run down exterior of the previous tenant - a long running, now closed Japanese restaurant. The interior, though, while nothing fancy has cleaned up nice. They offer a rather large free buffet bar for all diners full of all kinds of specifically authentic Chinese appetizers, from cucumber salad to sweet red bean soup to all kinds of innards and spicy tofu. So, people seem to really enjoy all that free stuff. Parking is also easy here, either on the street or in the lot they have in back. Tonight, on a Sunday, it was very busy. While there was no wait to be seated, there was only one server and one host. Then a couple more male servers seemed to appear to help out over time. The fact they're so understaffed is one of the bigger drawbacks right now. The servers are friendly and helpful in general, but when it is packed they can only run around so fast. They need to hire more staff for when they are busy. I assume the kitchen has the same issues, as it took almost an hour to get scallion pancakes and 25 minutes to get a 1/2 lb of sausage we forgot to originally order with our meal (This must be one of the only boil places where they don't include sausage but give you broccoli). We got the Combo B, which was $90 for 4 lbs of seafood, four half pieces of corn that add up to one cob total, a couple of potatoes, two hard boiled eggs, and broccoli, along with your choice of 3 "fried items". We got 1 lb. of snow crab and 3 lbs. of peeled shrimp in their everything sauce, spicy. It was a good sauce and a large amount of shrimp. The potatoes were quite a bit hard and undercooked, but oh well. For the fried items we had the onion rings, which were chewy inside and still a bit raw, the french fries, which they completely forgot to salt at all, and the garlic bread (2 pieces). The sides weren't great. Real bad was the $10 for 1/2 lb. of average sausage, not andouille, as is custom. It didn't finally make it out until everything else was eaten. And, worst of all were the $11 scallion pancakes. They took nearly an hour to come out, came out way near the end of eating, and were dreadfully uncooked, floppy, and drowning in oil. One bite and I threw in the towel. Don't order the sausage or the scallion pancakes! So, would I go back? I think so. I did like their sauce. I might try their Chinese food menu items for their lunch specials. It will be better once they get their liquor license, which they are still waiting on. Lose the broccoli and put a 1/4 lb. of sausage in the regular boil. And please find more staff as soon as possible. Still, despite these problems, probably due to the fact they've been open less than a year, people seem excited to try the place and I believe things will get better and smoother. Give it a try. read more

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A great spot for sharing a seafood boil! The four of us ordered a combo with clams, snow crab legs, and a double portion of peeled shrimp. It also came with vegetables, corn, and potatoes, and we chose the garlic butter flavor, which was delicious. The combo includes a choice of sides as well, and we went with onion rings, egg rolls, and XLB. Before the seafood arrived, we helped ourselves to the self-serve bar, which had a variety of small dishes like cucumber salad, shredded potato salad, tofu, and seaweed salad. There were plenty of options to choose from. I did noticed many items were spicy so watch out. The service was friendly and welcoming, with smiles all around. We arrived early around 5pm, but the restaurant quickly filled up and was packed by dinner time on a Friday night. We had a great meal here and would definitely recommend it--and happily come back again. read more

Crab Grabber - seafood combo - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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The place is huge and can accommodate large party! All the entrees come with a large selection of cold dishes. Spicy beef with tongue, duck necks, edamame, fried peanuts, sweet Chinese dessert soup and many others. We had mild combo A with shrimp and spicy beef dry hot pot. The dry hot was very, very spicy for us and we can take the heat. The combo A served with different type of sauce and we had the Cajun style. It was mediocre, didn't taste the Cajun spices at all. All the portions are huge when combined with the cold dishes appetizers bar, we didn't even make a dent. The services are excellent and very attentive. Plenty of free parking in the back and off street parking as well. read more

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Looking for a unique dining experience that perfectly blends Eastern and Western flavors? Crab Grabber in Pasadena is your next must-visit spot! Start off with unlimited Asian appetizers -- yes, you read that right: UNLIMITED cold dishes including salads, spicy duck feet and pig ears, desserts, and much more. For the main dish, the Cajun seafood is the star -- so delicious and perfect to pair with all those appetizers. We also loved their new items, especially the tea-smoked duck. IG: socalhkfoodies read more

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We came to Crab Grabber with friends after seeing many glowing reviews and raving TikTok/reel videos, which were already a bit suspicious. Crab Grabber offers seafood boil and also traditional Chinese dishes, so it seems to be very abundant in options. The crab boil deals also seem to be such a steal since it includes your seafood of choice as well as sides. They even have a serve yourself buffet area where you can get some salads or very niche Chinese dishes that you don't typically see which is really cool. However, I feel that with so much that Crab Grabber is trying to do - complimentary buffet section, crab boil, Chinese food, they fall short in truly excelling or doing one exceptionally well. Crab boil is what we came for and it was pretty lackluster in flavor. Not enough seasoning. Do not be expecting your typical Cajun experience here. They're pretty skimpy on the sides. We were rationing them between our group. We didn't particularly like any of the complimentary sides either. Same thing - big batch but no flavor. I think the price point is very compelling so this is would be a great option for crab boil on a budget! read more

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This place is off of Colorado in Pasadena - close to the Cadillac dealership. Don't be fooled by the outside/signage - this place is delicious and very generous with their portions. I'd describe it as a combination of boiling crab and Phoenix Chinese restaurant. The service by Kelli was outstanding! They have a large parking lot in the back and street parking in front. We tried kung pao shrimp, the fried "dry" spicy fish, cabbage dish, and the peeled shrimp with corn, potato and eggs. You can customize your spice level for every dish. They have a complimentary snack. Will definitely be back! read more

Crab Grabber - "Dry" spicy fried fish dish - so good! - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I came with my family here two days in a row, first was a trial whether the place is good or not. My uncle and aunt love to try new places and they saw this place in social media. The place is decorated with adorable colorful seafood and sea creatures, my son enjoyed finding and naming them all! Parking is on the back, the first time there was parking and second time it was packed but finding a spot wasn't hard! Street parking is an option. My aunt is not a big seafood eater, so I'm surprised she chose this place! But this place isn't just seafood! They also serve unlimited cold Chinese side dishes such as pig ear, spicy duck, seaweed salad, shrimp chips, sesame balls, and more! They also have traditional Chinese dishes, lunch special, fried appetizers, and à la carte seafood! The servers are very nice, quick and helpful. They gave us free kettle popcorn when seated and took our orders and answered our questions. The nonspicy is garlic butter which I definitely enjoyed for combo A (1lb shrimp and 1lb mussels)! The level 1 spicy isn't too spicy so I was able to try some of them from my family's combo B (snow crab, shrimp, mussels). We also got chicken wings, onion rings, sweet potato fries, and fries that are sides for the combos. We ate so much of the free cold dishes and slowly enjoyed the seafood which we were able to take to go. We enjoyed it so much we will be back! The owner is very nice! She and my family talked a lot and apparently she used to own a sichuan restarting in San Gabriel before! Which is where all the recipes for the spicy cold dishes came from! read more

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Heard so many people recommend this place before coming to Pasadena, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The highlight is definitely the self-serve braised snack bar -- and yes, it's FREE. Peanuts, cold dishes, braised meats, desserts, sweet soups... over 20 items and all surprisingly good. Honestly felt like the owner might go broke from how much people can eat We came as a family with kids and grandparents, and it turned out to be perfect for all ages. We ordered the seafood boil combo for four, where you can choose four types of seafood. It also comes with corn, broccoli, potatoes, eggs, and three appetizers. Combined with the free snack bar, it's incredible value -- around $20 per person and we were completely stuffed. We chose the lemon garlic butter flavor, and everything was fresh, juicy, and well-seasoned. They even provide tools for cracking snow crab legs, which made it super easy to enjoy. Besides the seafood boil, their Chinese dishes are also amazing: - The spicy crawfish was very clean, large in size, and full of flavor. We ordered mild spicy and it was perfect. - The crispy tea-smoked duck was outstanding -- rich but not greasy, with a subtle tea aroma that balanced everything beautifully. - The Sichuan grilled fish (we chose garlic flavor) was a huge portion and a big hit with my son. Overall, a great place for family dining with generous portions, great flavors, and amazing value. Definitely worth the trip! read more

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I used to eat at boiling crab but this one is not even close. The seafoods were not fresh, that all I can say .

A friend recommended this seafood boil spot in Pasadena, and it was absolutely worth the drive! There's a parking lot right behind the restaurant, which makes parking super easy. What really surprised me was the free AYCE cold appetizers -- duck necks, wings, feet, duck heads, and more. As long as you don't waste food, everything is unlimited, and the flavors are great. I even heard nearby customers saying "crazy" because they'd never seen a restaurant this generous. The owner is from Chongqing, and she personally makes all the cold dishes. She's been doing this for over 30 years, and it really shows. The seafood boil comes in many flavors, spicy and non-spicy, with both Chinese and Western styles. We ordered a non-spicy one and added spicy sauce on the side -- perfect balance. The crawfish was fresh, firm, and well-cleaned, with a huge portion. They also offer free desserts like red bean soup, mung bean soup, bingfen, and taro soup -- a very thoughtful touch. Come hungry! Free appetizers and desserts can't be taken to go. read more

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came here for the seafood boil and it was pretty solid overall. portions were generous and everything came out well seasoned. the shrimp, crawfish, and clams all tasted fresh, and the corn actually soaked up the sauce which i liked. they also have an ayce appetizer bar with things like fries and onion rings. nothing crazy but it's nice to have something to snack on while waiting, and it makes the meal feel more worth it. we also ordered the spicy steamed fish and that ended up being the highlight. it came out in a big tray with chili oil, peppers, peanuts, and vegetables. the fish itself was really tender and absorbed a lot of the flavor from the broth. it had a good level of spice without being overwhelming. service was amazing. staff was attentive and checked in often without being overbearing and everything came out pretty quickly. the place is pretty casual. definitely more of a come with friends, share food, and expect a bit of a mess type of spot. i'd come back again to try more of the menu read more

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一个宽松舒适的餐厅 非常适合多人聚会的氛围 手抓海选分量很足 口味多种 而且有不同的套餐可以选择 丰俭由人 关于食物令人不得不称赞的是樟茶鸭 如此丰富的果木香气和软烂的口感 兼顾和平衡的非常出色，是一定不容错过的选择 洛杉矶除了烤鸭之外的鸭类首选 对于一个烤鱼爱好者来说，鱼肉足够新鲜已经是亮点 没想到口味方面也最好程度的还原万州烤鱼的风格，大概率是来自重庆老板娘 是一个资深40年餐饮人的绝对实力吧 够味的江湖烟火气 但是要注意辣度 最后就是20多种小菜 卤味 零食 糖水竟然可以全部免费提供给堂吃客人 而且超过一半是肉制品 堪称洛杉矶最豪气餐饮不为过吧 经管菜品单价如此亲民 值得再来 read more

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I did a combo with shrimp and clams in their house special Chongqing numb and spicy sauce and it was great. The combo also comes with potatoes, corn, egg and broccoli. It had awesome flavor and heat. Surprisingly the best bite was the broccoli pieces because it absorbed all those spices. Combo also included 2 fried items which I chose onions rings and chicken wings which was tasty. Also included with having a meal here is the free self service station of snacks, Chinese cold dishes and Chinese desserts. It had so many items. The place is spacious and clean. The servers were attentive and nice. read more

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Great seafood boil !! And much needed as there isn't one nearby. I like that they aren't your typical spot and are a more fusion restaurant that includes Sichuan and Chinese dishes. We got the 4 person combo meal, comes with tons of seafood and fried dishes. We opted with crab legs, head on shrimp, mussels, and crawfish. The flavor was good but wished it was a little hotter. For the sides, they were all tasty, the wings, soup dumpling, and fries. The self serve snack bar was quite unique. With tons of traditional Chinese chilled dishes like pork ear and seaweed. Our server was sweet and attentive! Great easy dinner with friends and family. Plenty of street parking and there is a tiny lot in the back. read more

Crab Grabber - Side dishes - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Delicious! Friendly waitresses. Clean and spacious. I love how they have an AYCE style sides bar. read more

Crab Grabber - Combo B Seafood Boil - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

I brought my parents since they're big seafood lovers, and we all ended up loving it. When you're seated, they bring out popcorn and at first I didn't think much of it, but it's actually really tasty. A little salty, a little sweet, and super addicting. We ordered the 4-person combo ($79.99) and it's a fantastic deal for the amount of food you get. You can choose four seafood items, three fried items, your seasoning and spice level, and it also comes with two eggs, six corn, and broccoli. And I have to say... the corn was amazing. Truly some of the best corn I've had at a seafood boil spot. For our seafood picks, we went with snow crab, green mussels, clams (doubled up), and added a lobster. The flavor was spot on, especially with the lemon pepper + garlic butter sauce. Everything came out fresh, juicy, and well-seasoned. The whole experience is fun and hands-on...great for families, groups of friends, or even dining solo since they offer individual specials too. Service was friendly, food came out hot, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. Definitely recommend giving Crab Grabber a try if you're in the Pasadena area and craving seafood! read more

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I don't normally give five stars but this place is definitely five star worthy! Family and I went on a Tuesday night around 5. There was no wait and a small amount of people. There is a popcorn machine at the front that they actually end up giving to you. Apparently the owner loves popcorn and wanted to give these out as their "chips and salsa". The staff is friendly and very kind to my feral toddler. The owner even came after to check how our meal was. My husband ordered 2 lbs of shrimp with the spiciest sauce and enjoyed it. I ordered 1 lb of the headless, peeled shrimp with the lemon and garlic butter. There is a 1/2 lb option which I should've ordered instead. There are plenty of appetizers and rice/noodle dishes as well. We ordered noodles for my son that he actually ate! When the food came, the staff even poured our food into the trays. They even have gloves! They have a buffet section of several side dishes, salad, and soup. Everything we ate was good. The restrooms are clean. There is a small parking lot in the back, as well. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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I wanted so badly to like this place, but unfortunately, that wasn't the case for my family and I. We used to frequent this particular location back when it used to be our favorite sushi spot, but had stopped a couple years ago as food and service had drastically changed. Anyways, we happened to find this spot after a reel found my algorithm. It showed someone's visit of this place with their large order of seafood, which I showed to my mom. She said it looked good and that we should definitely try it one day. She LOVES seafood. We ended up deciding to go here one day for lunch after one of my son's basketball games. We were seated fairly quickly, but one thing we immediately noticed was how far the table is to where you're actually sitting. We were sat at the booth closest to the door (going left from walking in) and we were all hunched over throughout our meal. It was not a good position to be in for that long. Anyways, we ordered what we had seen on the reel, the larger combo; 4 different seafood, all 1 pound with 3 sides. The seafood itself was good, but I don't know what happened with the sauce. The flavor was definitely there, but if you got too much sauce on one thing the flavor became too much, way too overwhelming. I don't know if it's because we are used to the typical Cajun seafood boil, but it really was too much, maybe even too salty. I couldn't really pinpoint what was wrong with it as I couldn't figure out what flavors I was actually tasting. My brother and mother agreed, unfortunately. We rated this a 5/10, with the seafood (aside from the sauce) saving its rating. We also got sides that came with our combo; regular fries, sweet potato fries, and fried chicken. We only ended up finishing the 3 pieces of fried chicken, which my little ones ended up eating. We also had some sides from the cold bar that they had, but a lot of the stuff my family doesn't really eat, and the ones they did eat, it was spicy. But again, that might just be us as we do spice, just not like that. For all the sides we got, we rated those a 4/10. As for the service, it was lacking. I am not sure if it was just because of us, but we had to flag down someone for our rice that we ordered way after we got our tray of seafood. AND we NEEDED the rice with all that FLAVOR. Then we were probably only visited once after that. Had to also flag them down to get our check. That ONE visit was someone who was speaking a different language (I'm sorry, i don't know what language), but when we excused ourselves in English for not understanding, she kind of just walked away with no follow up. My family and I looked at each other a little confused. We're really big on services, so this really rubbed us the wrong way. Now the ambiance - it was a little weird. Now I might be a little bias because I was so familiar with how it was set up as a japanese/sushi restaurant that the decor now is a little odd. I don't have much to say about it. Again, I'm really sad to have had to give this place such a sad review as we really wanted it be good. If I ever try this place again, I will update my review, if need be. Cheers & Happy Eats! XOXO read more

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This restaurant is now a seafood boil and it's pretty reasonably priced and close by. There's parking in the back. I think they use pretty plumpy shrimps. All the waiters and hostesses are super nice. We enjoyed the sides bar, salad, edamame, and the red bean, green bean, lemon jelly for dessert with sesame ball. I've been tripping on the same unlevel flooring from the side bar area to the bathroom area for years. read more

Crab Grabber - 1lb shrimp with head, 1 corn, 1/2 lb sausage with butter garlic sauce - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Crab Grabber just opened in Pasadena and it's already a must-stop -- super convenient too, sitting right off the 210 freeway for an easy pull-up What surprised me most? Their massive selection of Chinese cold dishes -- easily the highlight of my meal. They've got everything from marinated chicken feet with that perfect chewy bite, thin-sliced pig ears with a satisfying snap, to cool, garlicky cucumbers that refresh between heavier plates. You can choose spicy or non-spicy, and they even offer cold dessert soups that are lightly sweet, chilled, and so refreshing after the heat of the seafood boil For our spread, we ordered the 2 Person Combo featuring Snow Crab, Peeled Shrimp, Vegetable Spring Rolls, and Sweet Potato Fries -- super satisfying and easy to share. We also added their Scallion Pancake Beef Rolls (crispy edges + saucy beef = perfection), Shrimp Fried Rice that was fluffy and packed with shrimp in every scoop, and Fried Calamari that stayed crunchy even after sitting for photos If you're craving seafood with variety -- plus legit cold dishes you don't usually find at a boil spot -- Pasadena's newest opening definitely delivers read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

I've never heard of a seafood boil that offers a complimentary unlimited side bar but they had A LOT of options - seaweed, pickled veggies, duck neck, duck wing, kimchi, and other veggies. We ordered the 4-person combo which was more for 3 people but the quality of the seafood was great. You choose your sauce, 3 fried foods, and 4 types of seafood which comes with 2 potatoes, 2 eggs, 6 corns and broccoli. We chose the New Orleans cajun sauce, two orders of the snow crab, shrimp head on, and clams. The snow crabs were full of meat and the shrimps were big and plump, although the clams were just okay. The owner also offered us mala sauce to try since it's a something you rarely see as a sauce option at a seafood boil and it was a fun Chinese twist on a classic dish. I also surprisingly really enjoyed the scallion pancake beef rolls but the main star of the show was the seafood boil so I didn't eat too many of the sides. We went on a Monday night and it was fairly empty besides a few other tables next to us. The service was good and pretty quick. read more

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Parking: they have parking lot in the back but not enough for full house, we came on Saturday lunch and parked on the street because parking lot full. Ambiance: The restaurant is kind of outdated! Looks like they just rent an old restaurant space and open without renovation. Food: we came here because Facebook ad, however, the food doesn't look good as the Ad. The carb is way too salty, the buffet bar was 80% spicy not kids friendly. Services: the service was horrible! The lady who in charge front desk and seating, skipped me three times. I confirmed with her for the waiting list and she also came to each waiting party to confirm their number, but when she brought people to seat she still skipped me :(. Also their waiters only speak Chinese. I only see one boy that speaks English, all other girls they only speak Chinese and they don't care if you understand or not. They also didn't introduce the menu and tell people what's good. read more

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Crab Grabber is easily one of my favorite seafood boil spots. The seafood is fresh, the seasoning is rich and flavorful, and I love being able to customize the spice level. The ambiance is casual and lively, with food that comes out looking just as good as the photos. Service is friendly and quick, and my orders are consistently hot and well-seasoned. Solid 5 stars. read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

Here with friends trying this grand opening. Sitting was quick. Server was friendly. read more

Crab Grabber - Combo menu option - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

Ordered combo $49.99, selected clams (1lb), snow crab (1pc), fried chicken wings(3pcs), juicy dumpling(4pcs), with garlic butter seasoning. There were plenty clams for 1 lb; snow crab tasted very salty, try to avoid it; fried chicken wings were good, crispy outside, juicy inside; steam dumplings were so so. Highlight of this place is all you can eat side dishes (more than 20 selections), ...for free, and they tasted not bad. It was packed around 12:30pm on a Saturday. read more

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The place is big inside. It has a snack bar, which is a nice touch while you're waiting for your food. Service was good and prompt. He kept coming around making sure we were ok and refill our waters without us even asking. Food was good and decent priced. I'd like to come back to try the other lunch specials, but for now, had to try the seafood. I'm glad it opened up close to home and will definitely come back for other food. read more

Crab Grabber - 1 person combo - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We had an amazing time at Crab Grabber Restaurant and can't say enough good things about the food, value, and service. The 2-person seafood special for $49.99 is an incredible deal -- generous portions, fresh seafood, and packed with flavor. It's perfect for sharing and left us more than satisfied. What truly made the experience exceptional was the service. Sha Sha, the owner's daughter, went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared that we were enjoying ourselves. Her hospitality made us feel like valued guests rather than just customers. From start to finish, the experience was top-notch -- delicious food, outstanding value, and truly memorable service. We'll absolutely be coming back and highly recommend Crab Grabber to anyone craving great seafood with even better hospitality! read more

Crab Grabber - Lunch Special - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cool new spot that opened up! It's Chinese owned, and they have a Chongqing numbing spicy flavor option for the seafood boil! Super unique and something you probably won't find anywhere else. I really enjoyed it. The clams were perfect for it. It's not really that spicy, but it has a great flavor. Not a single grain of sand in the clams as well! I enjoyed the fried soft shell crab as well. They have a pretty big bar that is included with the meal. It was a lot of different food. Honestly I don't know how they can afford to have such a nice selection of food included for free at the bar! Very impressive. I was stuffed at the end of my meal and honestly forgot to try the dessert, which is a bummer because I love Chinese desserts. I'll have to try it next time. I love that the owner was stopping by each table and checking in on everyone herself. She was very nice and I got a chance to practice some of my limited Mandarin with her! Restaurant is nice and clean and I'll be back to try some more of the food! They have really well priced lunch specials too. read more

Finally came to try this Cajun boil restaurant and it was delicious! We ordered the combo and picked shrimp and clams with the lemon pepper plus butter garlic sauce and it was very flavorful! They also have an appetizers bar with a large selection. Also tried the whole fish and it was great! Will definitely be back! read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

I'm partial to seafood boils, and Crab Grabber delivered. The flowing snack bar was a nice touch, and the servers were attentive and friendly. The shrimp we ordered was delicious and offered excellent value. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. It was just the two of us this time, and the place wasn't crowded, which made for a relaxed atmosphere. Parking was easy to find too. I'll definitely bring the whole gang next time. read more

Ordered Combo A: includes 2 lbs of seafood of your choice and two fried side dishes for $50. Really enjoyed the complimentary dessert. read more

Crab Grabber - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

First time here and I thought it was great! Ordered Combo A and added 1lb of clams. The sauce looked a little thin but it stuck to the food wonderfully. Love that it comes with broccoli and corn for some veg. Also pleasantly surprised they gave us popcorn upon seating. Servers were very nice and a nice lady (the manager I think) was going around telling us about their specials for the next day which included hot pot so ill have to come back for that. Nice clean space with good lighting and it didnt feel cramped. Overall great place. Glad we chose it over Boiling Crab. Will definitely be coming back at some point ! read more

Crab Grabber - Combo A/ 2 person combo + 1lb clams w/ mild mixed sauce - Seafood Near Me - Pasadena, California

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