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    Crab Hut

    3.9 (998 reviews)
    Open • 12:00 pm - 9:15 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Seafood Bucket Combo
    Ace D.

    Crab Hut is a solid spot for seafood and a fun casual dining experience. The food had good flavor, but definitely be careful when choosing your spice level, the medium was already pretty hot! If you're sensitive to spice, I'd recommend starting lower and working your way up. Overall, a good experience and I'd come back.

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    Shirley S.

    I can't believe my last review was eight years ago! Came for the happy hour to meet up with my Pac Arts Movement Board and friends. We had such a great time and I love their happy hour! I'm picky with my Sangria, but I actually found it delicious. We had the happy hour wings, oysters and also ordered their Seafood Sampler. Six of us stayed after the happy hour and order the Go to Town seafood boil. It was so good. We had a great time. The service was very attentive and friendly. We kept the bartender busy and he didn't mind. I'm glad to update my review with another great review. This is my favorite Crab Hut!

    Elizabeth N.

    Parking was a bit of a hassle even through they have a huge parking lot so give yourself extra time to find parking. Its shared with Vons and many other store in the strip mall. No reservations needed, we just walked in and was seating immediately. The atmosphere was fun, casal, and upbeat. Raw oyster was so delicious yesterday. Its really hit or miss with that sometimes there. But the crawfish boil did not taste like fresh crawfish, more like frozen to me. Can never go wrong with 75 cent wings on their HH menu. They have HH all day Tuesdays. So its always a good day to go.

    Alyssa N.

    You know a restaurant is good when you wanna go back and it hasn't even been a week since you last went. :) Crab Hut's always a solid staple for me. We went on Sunday, 6:30PM and while Boiling Crab had an insane 2 hour wait, Crab Hut's seating was upon arrival. We ordered 2lbs Shrimp, 1 lb Clam, 1lb Mussels - Potatoes and Half sausage, with an extra tray of Cajun fries. Honestly it was really good. Medium hit the spot perfectly and the sauce was super good and flavorful. Our waitress Trisha was fantastic and the other staff passing by were awesome as well. Asked for salt, pepper, and lemons and one of the waiters delivered in less than a minute (talk about peak customer service right?) Restaurant was full but not packed to the rim so it was nice because it wasn't too overwhelming. I do think the parking and location is why Crab Hut has less of a crowd, but really the food is just as good. Seafood as fresh and honestly it's probably more of a goto spot for me than Boiling Crab. Both good in their own ways but one with less of a wait time. Will I be back? No doubt about it. Overall rating: Food: 10/10 Service: 10/10 Menu: 10/10 Restaurant Vibes: 10/10 Price to Overall Dining (POD): 10/10

    Oysters
    Ann H.

    My husband and I came for happy hour which gave us some deals on the yummy sangrias, the wings, the crab poppers and oysters. The host/bar tender sat us down quickly and made sure we were taken care of. The place is quite large so I doubt there is much of a wait to be seated. They have a nautical theme for the restaurant which matches the cuisine and is quite adorable. I do like they have hand washing stations outside of the bathroom. I much prefer this over boiling crab because of pricing and no wait.

    Garlic Noodles
    Mai H.

    I usually order the Full House 1/2 Medium sauce, which is my favorite! It has the perfect balance of buttery, garlicky flavor with just enough spice. It's rich, flavorful, and SOO FREAKING GOOD!! Their sauce is so good, I don't even need the seafood; just give me rice or noodles haha. I also like their garlic noodles. They're savory and pair perfectly with the seafood. The restaurant is lively and a fun place to go with friends or family when you want to dig in and get a little messy. This place is worth checking out, especially if you like bold flavors and a classic seafood boil experience.

    Dungeness crab special
    Suzanna L.

    I'm a big fan of their approximately semi-annual Dungeness crab deals. The crab tasted fresh and was surprisingly larger than expected for a flat rate of $27 for their Mardi Gras special. Suggest signing up for their email list to stay on top of the deals.

    Lobster special
    Lily Z.

    Wow, this place blew me away! I LOVE lobster, and this one is gigantic--fresh lobster with spaghetti for only $17.99! I couldn't believe it. So fresh, so delicious, and such an amazing deal. The only catch? It's only served on Wednesdays!

    Ka'uhane C.

    Thank you Jen for the amazing service, as always. The decor is on theme, and I especially love that they decorate for the holidays. The food here is consistently great, and we leave full and happy every time. We love it here, and so grateful to live less than 10 minutes away. See you again soon!

    Fried chicken with sauce on side
    Sary O.

    First time here in Mira Mesa location and was helped by Mai. She was very helpful. Food always good. I ordered the live crawfish and chicken with sauce on side. 2 thumps up!!! Thank you for great customer service

    Grilled oysters

    Very disappointing experience. The biggest issue was the grilled oysters. They were covered with a layer of cheese, but once we got past the cheese, the oysters had a very obvious spoiled, fishy smell. This was not the normal ocean flavor or natural seafood taste of fresh oysters--it was the kind of smell you get when seafood is no longer fresh. When we cut into the oysters, a lot of cloudy liquid came out, which made us even more concerned about their freshness. We were only able to fine one that looks somewhat fresh (photo). We politely brought this to our server's attention, expecting them to let the kitchen know so the food could be checked. Instead, the server simply talked to another server and came back saying, "Our oysters are always like this. They're fresh. Grilled oysters just taste this way." We eat oysters regularly, so we know the difference between the natural taste of fresh seafood and the unpleasant smell of seafood that isn't fresh. We weren't complaining about oysters tasting like oysters--we were concerned that they didn't seem fresh. What made the experience even worse was the service. After we raised the issue, the server continued discussing us with another server instead of handling the situation professionally. It felt dismissive and disrespectful. The restaurant automatically includes an 18% gratuity, which wasn't an issue by itself. However, when a service charge is mandatory, I expect a level of professionalism that matches it. Unfortunately, the way our concern was handled fell far below that standard. Overall, poor food quality combined with an unprofessional attitude made this a very disappointing experience. I won't be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant.

    Linda H.

    This place always hits the spot. Hate the fact that they require a mandatory gratuity, but our server, Biut (I think that is his name) earned it today. He was responsive and checked on us all night. The crab and shrimp were phenomenal. The only thing annoying was a group of four cackling and annoyingly loud all night long. No sense of consideration for other patrons.

    snow crab, shrimp, fries, crawfish, potatoes, and crab
    Lannie D.

    Food: EVERYTHING WAS SO DELICIOUS!!! We got snow crab, shrimp, fries, crawfish, potatoes, and crab. THE HOUSE SAUCE WAS SO GOOOD!!! perfect ratios of everything! Also these fries were best ive ever had Ambiance/parking: lots of parking outside! Cute shopping center too. Service: andy was a phenomenal server!! He was very patient and explained everything very well. He came by to check on us the perfect amol

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    Ask the Community - Crab Hut

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, but only 7+ and 3 hours before.

    Are the hut wings battered? I can't eat flour or gluten. Or are they just naked and deep fried?

    I believe they're naked and deep fried. But it doesn't hurt to ask a server to double check!

    Do you have a lunch special like the Kearny Mesa location?

    Happy Hour specials. I know their website is confusing.

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