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    Crab N Spice

    3.4 (673 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for kids

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    Garlic noodles

    First time here. We have been to Pier 88 several times but Crab N Spice was so much better. Their sauce and seasoning is far superior. We did not do the all you can eat special but it would be a good value for what you get. Jose' our server (also the assistant manager) was outstanding. We tried the shrimp, special crab and garlic noodles. The beignets were a little on the well done side, but still good.

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    Justin Rhon S.

    The food was great! The place really matches that seafood vibe in the middle of a desert. Talking about authenticity, Kyla(our server) did a really great job in providing us the full blast experience of how great this place is! Always giving out her best energy and her knowledge of the menu that helped us, first timers to have a better understanding of the menu. Loved the amount of serving they gave us food-wise, and would HIGHLY recommend this to my peers! A must try food place! Kudos to kyla for always giving out your best in everything! You're doing a really great job!

    Tina T.

    So I got the Cajun pasta with shrimp thinking it would be as delicious as before and it definitely was not. Price has increased but flavor is just not there. Not sure if they changed chefs but it used to have pieces of shrimp with a lotta Cajun sauce and now it's oily with hardly any Cajun flavor and 3 big shrimp with a few bits of sausage. I personally don't eat sausage so I had to throw that away but, if you're going to add sausage to the dish then you have to change the description or name of the item. The pasta isn't even on the online menu so the restaurant seems a bit disorganized. Very disappointed and won't be going to this restaurant again.

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    If you haven't tried their all you can eat weekday deal you are missing out! I should've tried it way sooner! The staff is really friendly and nice. They let you know what of time that for all you can eat you have to pay first because they've had problems with people eating and leaving without paying. Totally understandably. What to expect, first of all snow crab and lobster are extra. They have two menu options but understanding the higher option you only get one cluster of crab legs. To me the lower option which is $36.99 and comes with a drink was great on its own. When you order you get 4 choices of seafood, sauce, and 4 sides. The awesome thing is you decide how much except for the scallop that's 6 flat each order. But for the shrimp, mussel, crawfish you let them know how many pounds of each which is awesome! You also have a large set of sides to choose from which includes wings! Now keep in mind everything is fresh and made to order so be patient and expect a little wait in between each order but trust me the wait is worth it. Quality and fresh ingredients. It's soooo good! If you have the chance Monday through Thursday definitely come by and try it out, you won't regret it!

    Leia D.

    Two days in a row!! I was introduced to this place because I've been craving seafood boil and it definitely hit the spot! Food quality is amazing.. not to mention service is impecable.. big shout out to Misty for making the whole experience great!! Definitely will be my go to whenever I'm in the AV.

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    Jonathan Anthony C.

    Our server, Kyla was very attentive and very good at her job. Very welcoming. Get that all you can eat and add the unlimited crab legs, it's the best! Music was OK.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent service and delicious food. Clean and fast service. Some items are pricey but worth it

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    1 year ago

    Bought here for the first time for new year eve food was great, great service and food was ready for pick up when promised

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    3 years ago

    Slow service and their shrimp is over cooked. Since Pier 99 opened, we never came back here. Their Cajun is a bit salty for my taste.

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    Food is ok prices high pay first crab fires are really good tons of Greese in the food mouth has werd taste everytime I eat here

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    Place is pretty cool. A little expensive depending on what you order. If you like seafood then this place is for you!

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    1 year ago

    their crab and shrimp boil was sooo good and the service was good !! workers were also very nice too

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    Thank you Shirin, much appreciated from our entire Crab N Spice team!

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    3 years ago

    Food was great! Spices were perct. Waiter Jose was super accommodating! We'll be back

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    Ask the Community - Crab N Spice

    Are they black owned?

    Filipino owned restaurant. Opening throughout SoCal

    How is the fried shrimp?

    Is good but never order delivery on this place the last time I did the driver eat most of the shrimp on one of the pounds we ordered there was just 4 shrimp in it

    How spicy is the Assasin8 sauce?

    Very spicy

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