We arrived Monday June 1 to celebrate my son's birthday. I had called earlier to check about buying a desert or bringing a cake. The person who answered the phone was so kind and helpful. She advised they give a complimentary slice of their cheesecake for the birthday celebrant but didn't sell whole cakes. She informed me about the 85 Degree bakery and Stater Brothers next door. They will gladly store the cake. The menu was a little difficult to understand but once our waiter , sorry I forgot his name explained the combos vs AlaCarte and how much would feed a party of 5 We explained one person ate like a bird 2 of us were starving and 2 were medium hungry. He asked us what we wanted in terms of seafood. We all wanted crab one person didn't want shrimp etc etc. he advised us to start with 3 (bags) boil combos all with crab ,comboed with other seafood to make it a variation. Plus add an extra portion of crab. Well it was perfect. We did 3 different spice variations and shared The table is lined with plastic. A roll of paper towels. Plus the tools. Cracker and extractor. And gloves. Omg we had a blast eating the delicious food. Everything was fresh and just scrumptious. We had one bag with the garlic and old bay. Mild (I love heat but read mild had a kick. ). Which is did but was overall a mild kick. I was slurping the juice out of the clam shells it was so gosh darn good. Our waiter and the rest of the staff checked on us. Refilled our tea and water. We made a pretty good mess of things. Best part is we didn't have to clean up. Our waiter was so thoughtful, when it was time to have cake and open presents he invited us to use a clean table. He brought us plates and forks for the cake too. The restaurant space is kinda different. You walk into the restaurant and you're in a pretty large foyer You move through it to a gigantic dinning area with dozens of tables and booths. It has a huge high ceiling and appears more like a banquet size area. There were several other diners but because of the size of the restaurant it didn't feel crowded. We were trying to figure out what the space was used prior to Crab Pub. It has an Asian twist decor (marble deco columns) but decorated with fishing type props and decorations. It looks like service stations encircled the outer edge of the restaurant. Thinking it was a buffet place in the past. We loved the playlist music Thinking it was club like 80's 'maybe 70's original hits. Thankfully , No piped in cover instrumentals. So it was extra fun to get down and dirty eating and listening to great music. Bathrooms were clean All n all it was reasonably priced (we did Snow Crab as opposed to the King Crab that was pricier ). Recommend for families , and friend groups. Unsure if first date would be good as you have to get into the boil bag and it'll get messy. I hope to come back soon to try more combo seafood and different spice offerings read more

Crab Pub - One of three bags yummy Snow crab with clams - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Crab Pub is one of my absolute favorites! I always order the Combo #2 with a side of rice, and it's consistently delicious. My go-to sauce is Pub Style Medium it has the perfect balance of flavor and spice without being overly hot. I usually get the sauce on the side because sometimes it has chunks of garlic, which isn't my favorite, but the flavor is so good that it's still my top choice every time. The oysters were amazing! My mom loves oysters, and they did not disappoint fresh, flavorful, and absolutely worth ordering. We also tried the gumbo, and it was incredible rich, flavorful, and the perfect complement to the seafood. The fried shrimp was a little overcooked, and the oil tasted slightly old, but it was still good and definitely not enough to take away from the overall experience. The portions are generous, the seafood is always satisfying, and the quality keeps me coming back. It's become one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving seafood, and I highly recommend giving it a try! read more

Crab Pub - Oysters, gumbo, shrimp & fries, chicken & fries! - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Crab Pub, I've been here a few times and usually order the crawfish and shrimp. The restaurant is very spacious, making it a great spot for families and groups of friends. The food is okay overall, but the seasoning can be inconsistent. Sometimes it tastes just right, but other times it can be a bit bland or slightly salty. That said, the shrimp and crawfish are fresh. The service is excellent. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is great, and the large parking lot makes it very convenient for customers. Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 5/5 read more

Came in craving some seafood boil. The place is massive and the staff was very attentive and warm. For the starters we had cat fish fry which was awesome and very well done. Moist and cooked to perfection. Wings were next and was tiny and overcooked, not their best moment. We lastly had the seafood boil combo with all 3 flavors . It was ok nothing spectacular but I was disappointed in the snow crab legs . It was not very fresh as the meat was not easy to pull off the shell which is always a tell tale sign. Overall a decently good experience, just wouldn't go out of the way for it read more

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Revisited Crab Pub and it still delivers. We got the Cajun edamame and I highly recommend dipping it in your seafood boil sauce it's game changer. Service was fast, and the servers were great and very accommodating. This location is definitely getting more traffic, but the quality hasn't changed at all. They also had the place decorated with Christmas decorations, which was a nice touch. The combos are always a great bang for your buck. Snow crab legs were amazing, and the shrimp were juicy, flavorful, and not dry at all. Definitely a solid spot to keep coming back to. read more

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We have driven by this place countless times and tonight we decided to try it. We were seated right away. When I say there's plenty of seating I'm not kidding they could easily accommodate 150 people. I loved the decorations sharks, boats, very nautical. I've never been served food from a plastic bag. That was odd but the taste was incredible. I had the 1/2 pound of shrimp and rice. Hubs had the pasta. Service was fast and they were really nice. I didn't like the cab wine though; it was terrible tasting. Hubs had a beer lots to choose from. I'd go again. read more

We used to go down to the Harbor to Joes Crab Shack until we discovered Crab Pub. This place is off of Mission in the Stater Bros parking lot. The location is large, clean and surprisingly not busy (yet). We've gone several times now and have tried the King Crab, Snow crab, shrimp, garlic bread and appetizer fries and everything has been delicious. The portions are big enough for two. Their garlic butter Old Bay seasoning is bomb. They have a lot of taps with rotating options. The servers are attentive and friendly. This is our go to spot for seafood boils going forward. read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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I'm so happy that a place like this has made its way into Oceanside. Located in a busy shopping center with plenty of parking. No reservations needed and our party of 4 was seated immediately. Large menu with plenty of options to choose from. You pick your items to be steamed up in the bag, seasoning, sides and wait for it to be brought out. The tables have paper placed over them so you can easily discard what you've eaten into a pile. Everything came out hot and seasoned to perfection. Decent size shrimp, along with the added sides. Everything was portioned well. Very chill place, clean. Lots of room to host large and small groups. Service was a tad slow, and that is my only issue. Our waiter didn't come around to ask for refills of drinks (everytime I tried to flag someone down, they were too busy talking amongst themselves) or if we needed anything else until it was time to drop off the bill. Pricing was decent compared to other places that have the same seafood in a bag concept. Tag your name with a message on the wall when you leave and loosen that button on your pants. read more

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Had to go back again for a solo trip, I'm starting to like these a lot more than I could have ever imagined bc I didn't have to share this time, stay as long as I want, eat the spice level I want lol and just enjoyed the quiet vibes. I do wish their seating had some cushion lol. Love their crab pub seasoning, it's the go to for me and I should have gotten 1/2 and 1/2 instead of medium level spice! I will be back and there was a co worker that was a little space invading and hitting on customers shouldn't be something you're thinking about while at work. He literally ran up to the door to say bye and I just looked at him, then he said, you're not gonna say bye? I said no lol. I try not to rate places based off one experience I've had with a server or staff member. They probably know who I'm referring to though and that's up to management to nip that in the butt! Luckily I didn't feel uncomfortable but felt like I was being watched which is super odd! read more

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Sorry everyone that this 5 star review has been in my drafts for a while. Not kidding when I say this is the best seafood boil place in SD. My go to sauce is the pub special, hot. They DO NOT play with their spice, people. I have a high tolerance and the XX spicy almost took me out. Shrimp and crab is fantastic, so are their breaded fish and shrimp. Draft beers are always cold and compliment the cuisine so much. If you're sharing (or not) the appetizer platter is humongous! Comes with a medley of the apps to try on a bed of fries, sweet potato and regular. The chowder is also great choice to prime the stomach for some spicy seafood. The Oceanside one is so underutilized! I feel like it never has the crown it deserves! I've been to the one at Blaza Bonita and that one also smacked. Service staff is always friendly and attentive. They play modern music and sports on the TVs. Parking lot is large as well, please come check it out! read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the Crab Pub. We met a friend for an early dinner tonight. None of us had been here before, so we went in blind. We started with the Cajun edamame and it was very tasty. The edamame was nicely cooked, and the seasoning was on point. We had one of the boils with shrimp, mussels, clams, sausage, potato, and corn on the cob. None of us are crazy about crawfish so we skipped that part and had more shrimp. The shrimp were especially excellent. . We ordered the Cajun garlic butter, and it was so good. The boil came in a plastic bag which was unexpected. Our waiter, Leo said we could either eat directly out of the bag or spill it onto the table. We decided to keep it in the bag, which was good because the bag kept the food warm and you got a nice taste of the garlic butter in every bite. They have beer and wine, although there seems to be a much more plentiful beer selection than wine. The only criticism I have with the boil is I felt like there could've been another portion of corn on the cob and potato. However, the seafood was abundant. Our waiter Leo was very attentive. The restaurant itself is not fancy, but it is clean and well kept. I thought the prices were reasonable and I feel like we got good value. Overall, I highly recommend the Crab Pub. read more

Prices up there. We got this huge boat type thing crammed with too much fried stuff. Would maybe order something different and lighter if we return. Great location for us though. read more

Food was amazing. Huge place . Great ambience. Had crab poppers and Cajun gumbo with ric

The quality is decreasing... Been here three times since the last review (two dine in and one togo) and the quality has slowly decreased. The crab has become rubbery and not as crisp as it used to be, and sometimes comes out with black ends, along with the lemons being slimy. It is a lot harder to open because the shell doesn't crack like it should. The togo order came with the table covers, but no gloves, no bibs, no butter, no salt and pepper, and slimy lemons. The service still isn't the greatest but the dark haired gentleman (the manager I believe) usually does a good job of making sure people are taken care of. But the rest of the servers are either eating or chatting as usual. Unfortunately might have to start going to San Marcos or San Diego to get crab, but this place used to be so good! read more

The family and I enjoyed eating here. My partner felt it was too garlicky... but I enjoyed it! I love garlic! This meal fed a family of (4) seafood lovers . We ordered the following for $159 without tip: - Combo #5 (Pub Sauce Mild - for the kiddos) - Clam Chowder - Dozen Oysters - Garlic Noodles - (2) Steam Rice - Sierra Mist This is a cute place to take family and/or friends. The workers are friendly. The restaurant is clean. Food was good My only caveat is that there are no extra sinks to wash your hands after eating. read more

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So I finally tried this place after seeing it for a few months with my girlfriend we ordered the sampler platter, which was terrible. By the way we ordered king crab legs, and snow, crab legs, and my girlfriend had a glass of wine and I had a beer which I found a bug in my beer and my king crab legs were so soggy and soft definitely would not recommend read more

I really wanted to give this a higher rating because service and ambiance were great. However, the sauce had this off-putting bitterness and overpowered the seafood to a degree that was not salvageable no matter how much lime we squeezed on it after we shook the sauce off. Maybe the kitchen had an off day. read more

Crab Pub - Combo 1 with pub style sauce - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Called at 12:30 ish to ask if they have live crawfish. Was told yes, but that they weren't available until 1 or 2 pm. Waited until 3, drove there, only to be told they won't have live crawfish until next week. The waiter was apologetic but I'm disappointed to say the least. read more

Mother's Day dinner with mom and sister. Moderately busy around 3-430pm. Our server was sweet and did a good job making sure we had everything we needed. She gets 5 stars. The seafood was OK. The fried oyster basket was my favorite. A bit stingy on the oysters. It was more like a basket of fries with a sprinkle of oysters. Same with the calamari. We ordered those without the fries in hopes that we would get a good amount of calamari. We ordered the #5 combo seafood boil. Not what I expected. It was alright. I enjoyed the garlic based sauce. It was an explosion of flavor. Not a fan of the thinly sliced pieces of sausage. They gave off an unpleasant aftertaste. read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Just a note: we stopped by on a Friday @ 4pm to see if happy hour was still going on. Was looking forward to discounted drinks and apps, but apparently they no longer have happy hour! Place was pretty empty too and no music. Don't want to affect their rating too much but just disappointed. read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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This is a cute, large restaurant located in a busy shopping center in the San Luis Rey or "valley" part of Oceanside. This is the kind of place that makes you feel like you're on vacation. The decor is really cute. The aroma of Old Bay Seasoning and garlic permeates the air upon arrival. Our party of two ordered combo #5. We were allowed to substitute extra shrimp in place of the crawfish. This was a perfect order for two people. We probably could have fed 3. The combo includes two pieces of corn. I did not like that the corn pieces were so small. It says on the menu all combos include corn (2), potatoes (2) and pork sausage (4). What this really means is one corn cut in half, two small potatoes and four thin slices of sausage. So that is why I am scoring this a 3. The seafood tasted very good. It's fun to be messy at dinner. I like that they gave us bibs and gloves. My daughter wants me to include that they need longer straws to fit the cups provided. read more

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The food here is good but very expensive. They have a great selection of seafoods and southern sides. The servers are friendly and energetic. The atmosphere is upbeat and lively, great assortment of music is played in the background. Oh, they also have great drinks. read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

We decided to try out Crab Pub for the first time! We loved it! I lived in Arkansas many years ago and i remember Hush puppies and Fried Okra! These were super delicious! We Also tried the fried catfish. My husband enjoyed the chicken gumbo. We always share everything and we will be coming back here next time we come to Oceanside! Our waitress Maddie was sweet and attentive too! Try this place it is well worth it! read more

My fam and I primped our nails down the sidewalk. After watching their TVs show yummy seeming crab this and crab that, we tried Crab Hub. The place is big with a full bar; felt empty at 1pm for lunch. Music kinda loud and very specific genre. Staff was genuinely kind and even exchanged the small blue crab for King legs after my mom (a crab queen!) said the blue just wasn't good. Sis and I had a small bowl of N.E. Clam Chowda' which equaled any brand can. Prices are $$ and even $$$-$$$$ for some families. Since I don't see the delish and quality factor for the price, better to buy a Costco seafood extravaganza, paper over your own table and enjoy. read more

We love the crab pub! Our food was so fresh and delicious, but what made the experience stand out was our server! Julianne was so sweet, and knowledgeable about the menu! Definitely go check out the food, and request Julianne for a standout experience! It's really cute inside too! read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Food was good, just wish they left a pot on side to cook crab without any spices from previous crabs (had kids and grandma sensitive to any kind of heat) otherwise ut was good and so was the service! It's a fun place to take group of people or families! Music for soul oldies were on point... brought back so many memories laughters with my family while celebrating birthdays eating crab! read more

My order specifically requested NO sausage. I was very disappointed , even without sausage, to taste the whole boil tasting like sausage, from the seafood I ordered to the actual sauce itself, i was disgusted. I ordered a seafood boil, not a sausage boil, and I'm Muslim so this just feels so disheartening, like what even was that, would not return or recommend. read more

Love having a crab boil place in north county and also not busy or over crowded. Come here a few times with my family. Food was good and all reasonably priced. Only thing is that recently the snow crab legs looked big, but actually there was little meat in the legs and claws. A bit disappointing, but I'll still be back for my Cajun boil fix. read more

Amazing service and amazing employees. 10/10 experience - would 10000000 bring anyone I know here. Billy and miles and the best

Ordered to-go, and waited 15 minutes past the time they told me to come for pickup. My order included 1 lb of shrimp, 1 order of corn and sausages on the side and Cajun fries. Seasoning was Pub Seasoning 1/2 medium spicy level. As an avid seafood boil lover (I frequent Boiling Crab, Kickin Crab, Submarine Crab, and make my own at home too), I was excited to see a seafood boil place in Oceanside. I was wondering if the reviews were accurate, as there was a weird mix of great and subpar reviews. Sometimes reviews can be inflated or deflated by customers who don't really know what to look for in or expect from a seafood boil. I saw a lot of reviews saying it was too expensive for what they got, so was interested to look at their serving portions, size of shrimp/corn/sausages to see if they were right. Compared to other seafood boil places, their quality seemed pretty good. Their shrimp was huge, well cooked and well seasoned. I got 17 in 1 lb for $18. Cajun fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned as well for $7. Corn was a little disappointing, they obviously weren't cooked in the sauce and only dunked in after so it didn't have any seasoning cooked into it. Sausages were the most disappointing, so thinly sliced and horribly soggy I could not eat more than a few. Overall, I do think I would try it again, and it does seem reasonably priced for a seafood boil. I saw reviews complaining about to go orders lacking things, but they seemed to have paid attention and my order came with table cover, bibs, gloves, lemons and sauces. Will come back to see if their other seafood is just as good! read more

Really really tasty (very garlicky if you like that). We had got a fries, oysters and a seafood boil (medium) which was just spicy enough for us to enjoy the food. The server was very kind and hospitable. The vibes were great! Loved their music selection. read more

I ordered fried oysters. Not sure what the other reviewers could have experienced, but mine were overcooked and not fresh. I ate one and regretted it. Had to request a fork...received one plastic fork. The iced tea is from a mix. The only redeeming quality is the pleasant service. read more

Food is great , service is great. Ambiance is good great dining experience with friends and family. read more

Crab Pub - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great service. The food was delicious. Our server Billy was great. Explained the different options and was always around for further questions. It was a great experience and can't wait to bring family and friends back. read more

I've been here previously with a friend and only waited 15 minutes but; This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We placed our order and then waited 55 minutes --fifty--without a single employee checking on us, updating us, or even acknowledging our existence. No one told us it would take that long, and it wasn't even a busy day, so there was absolutely no excuse. To make matters worse, instead of focusing on customer service, one of the employees was loudly demanding that she get her tips. Meanwhile, we were still sitting there, completely ignored. We would look at the employees with no avail and still no helps In total, we waited 55 minutes and got absolutely no service. Also, 4 other parties got seated and served before us. If this is how they treat customers, I won't be coming back, and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. read more

Had a great lunch here. Ordered Combo 4 which came with 1 king crab leg, a cluster of snow crab leg, and shrimp. What really stood out to me was the shrimp - we chose head off shrimp, and they were huge and so fresh! Crab legs are always delicious - I wouldn't say they were super fresh (all of the crab shells were limp/soft), but they were good-enough. We chose the Pub sauce in mild to go with the seafood, and that was delicious. Friendly service, and they do all the small things right - they give you bibs, gloves, and lots of lime to mix with salt and pepper. read more

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Have been coming here for a while. Always great device and great combo special. Great location as well.

A crabby pub in the valley!! Finally got a chance to come check this place out and get my hands dirty! I've been craving a good seafood boil lately and this place definitely hit the spot. So I'll keep short and sweet. The restaurant is big with plenty of seating and paper covering every table ready for you to make a mess. They have a small bar and a pretty nice selection of different beers on tap and in the bottle. The staff was friendly and the owner even came by and said hi. Went straight for the boils! I got the number 4 with a pound of king crab and a pound of shrimp. Comes with 2 small corn cobs, a few potatoes and some sauasage slices. For the sauce I got the crab pub sauce which is a mix of cajun, lemon pepper and garlic butter I believe. Sauce was good and I would probably stick to it next time I come back. Went with half medium on the spice level and it was pretty spicy this particular night. I'm glad I didn't get the medium, my buddy said it was kickin. All said and done it was very good and satisfying! Theres probably more I could add but I wanna go back again already lol. The price is up there but I wouldn't expect anything like this to be cheap these days. They food was good and worth it and next time I'm craving some seafood boil I'll definitely be back, til next time. read more

Crab Pub - #4 king crab with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Dined with a friend for an early dinner. We wanted to "get down and dirty" with our food, and this place did not disappoint! Our "combo" was delivered to the table steaming in a double bag filled with crab legs, shrimp, sausage and butter. No plates or silverware needed - tear open the bag and enjoy, which we did.... Service was fantastic, a large selection of beer on tap. I thought it was a bit pricey, but I walked away with about 15 shrimp and some crab in a to go box, so it was actually a good price! read more

Crab Pub - Combo 3 - king crab legs, shrimp (paid $2 for the heads to be off) sausage, corn on cob and potatoes in old bay, garlic and butter). - Seafood Near Me - Oceanside, California

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Very pricey and not worth to try. Medium mild is so hot. Ordered fried mussels, the mussels were cold and fishy taste.