This is one of my top seafood boil spots! There's plenty of indoor seating, the servers are always really kind, and the shrimp is amazing!! They use jumbo shrimp, so you may want to order a little extra if you're really hungry since one pound may not be as much as you expect. I definitely recommend the Luxe Dinner for Two. It comes with an appetizer, two drinks, three pounds of seafood, and dessert for around $90. If you're in the area and love seafood, you have to check this place out! read more

The food was excellent. Perfectly spiced not too salty and loaded with garlic, just how we love it. The service was ok. A larger group who was seated after us was served before us, they even hadn't taken our food order yet. That was disappointing, but sadly even in these days, not unexpected. Later in the service our server was attentive. The ambiance as nice. Overall, the experience was pleasant. Going back to get some more of their delicious food. Hopefully that service experience was an anomaly. read more

The one thing I will say positive is that they are up front with their "tipping policy". It isn't an option, just a mandatory 18%....at that point, just raise your prices. Admittedly this policy is for "large" parties, but I have four kids, two of which are small and don't eat much and my wife was fasting. Even after explaining that to them, they said it didn't matter as the policy is "by the head". My wife was even considering waiting in the car since she wasn't eating anyway. I'm not sure when tipping became mandatory, particularly since I don't even know what kind of service or quality of food I'll be getting, but perhaps we should consider renaming it to mandatory instead of gratuity. Ultimately we choose to take our business elsewhere so I cannot speak to the quality of the food. There are a lot of other options nearby though with better reviews. UPDATE TO RESPOND TO MANAGEMENT: You guys were indeed transparent. In addition to transparency, you are also very rigid and not understanding. Lastly, you cannot take responsibility for anything it seems as every low review you have is never your fault and the fault is always on the customer. I pray you can remain in business with your policy of the customer is always wrong. read more

The whole shabang crab legs and shrimp that taste fresh ! The sauce was generous and amazing. The fried catfish and the sauce for that was also flavorful ! Spicy margarita paired perfectly for this summer heat ! It was easy to find parking and seating . Our server Sergio was kind and explained the menu in detail . The ambience was lit with cute lanterns on the ceiling and the vibe overall was calm and peaceful . I highly recommend! read more

Craving Crab Haus - Spicy margarita - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

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I really liked our waiter and the other workers. They were very bubbly and energetic, pretty excited to serve us. I wish we can see more of that in the world -- too many people are working jobs they dont even like, when there are so many other people searching for jobs. I loved their energy and jokes, and how personable they were Food was pretty okay. I enjoyed it a lot and thought $40 was a great deal for all you can eat seafood trays. I never got tired of the clams and mussels! However, I did want to give 3 stars because 2 out of 3 rounds, they forgot to give me the potatoes I requested. It was getting pretty egregious when I asked for potatoes and they just never gave it to me. Additionally, tried asking for a change of trash buckets but they took a while to even do it... They played some goofy music but that's not the biggest bone to pick here ahaha, thought it was just funny read more

Craving Crab Haus - $40 AYCE seafood tray, my first round - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

We stumbled upon this restaurant on our last night in Riverside. 10/10 for seafood boil. We got the Cajun garlic butter boil with peeled shrimp and the snow crab, and it was out of this world. The service was great, staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The venue is very fun and felt like an authentic Cajun experience. The Cajun pasta was bomb too and so were their churros, surprisingly! Only downfall: the jambalaya. It was not the best, I do not recommend it. read more

Craving Crab Haus - Seafood boil, Cajun pasta, jambalaya - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

My husband and tried this place out for dinner and we were happy. The service was good. The food was tasty. We order 2 lbs of shrimps with head on. 1 mild and medium spicy. It came out in individual bags. And a lb of mussels. The shrimps were really good. My medium spicy had so much flavor and loved the garlic. The muscle was a little sad there were a lot of broken shells and some tasted a little off. The place had a full bar. Great place for family dinner, groups and dates. Looking forward to trying out other stuff. read more

Nice staff - everyone was very friendly and smiling. Old rock music was playing. Parking lot is ample and easy. The seafood boil sauce is very salty. I got the whole shabang. I couldn't eat it on the rice. Also - the sauce itself is an add on fee - it should come with it but you pay extra if you want extra. I didn't love the sauce itself. This isn't crave able to me. read more

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Honestly amazing! The ambiance makes me feel like Im in a pirate ship! The service is amazing and super friendly, our server was very funny and very positive! And the food! Ughhhh to die for! If any mamas who are craving crab boils come here it's amazing! And very good priced! ​​​ read more

Craving Crab Haus - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

We came on a Saturday evening around 5pm and it was quite busy. There were a couple of large groups reserved. Luckily we were still seated right away. Our server, Joaquin, was very kind. Another male associate also came by to greet and check on us which made us feel welcome. The food came out quick. As an avid customer of Boiling Crab, the whole shabang sauce (non-mild) was actually very good. The rice servings were pretty big compared to other Cajon restaurants. We ordered the shrimp (head on) and black mussels. We finished the whole thing! read more

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This vibe is cool! Service was good, speedy and Alexis was so attentive! She was kind, greeted my family & I, & was on top of our order. She was just lovely! The food was good, I like that they offer the option to get the shrimp peeled. We also went during happy hour and drinks looked goood, and it's a good deal. The only reason I won't give a 5 star is cuz the margaritas tasted like straight rubbing alcohol... I would only suggest they revise that. Other than that the place was good read more

Luxury dinner for 2 was more than worth it. The service was great. The price for everything was the best. The environment was fun read more

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Cannot wait to go back! Food was amazing!!! Everything tasted so fresh! Service was good. Highly recommend. read more

Craving Crab Haus - We did the family item in Cajun garlic butter. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Good food, nice people, delicious drinks, plenty of parking, remarkable customer service by Tim, consistency in quality of food and care. Environment plays good music, not too loud, able to relax, laugh, eat and have a conversation! The drinks were happier hour- true to $5.00 listing. They also honor military service! Would come back again and again! Works for friends or solo. Families for the crab boils or date days or nights. Check it out!! No regrets! read more

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Great sever. Tasty seafood boil. Seafood was perfectly cooked. Would def come back!!! read more

Craving Crab Haus - Luxury combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

5-Star Experience at the Crab Boil Spot! If you're looking for a place that nails seafood boils, look no further--this restaurant is easily one of the best in the game. From the moment I walked in, the service was top-notch. Shoutout to my waitress Giselle, who made the whole experience smooth and welcoming. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knew the menu like the back of her hand. Let's talk food: absolutely packed with flavor. The spicy sauce was bold and full of depth without being OVER-THE-TOP it hit the perfect balance. The corn? Soaked up every bit of that buttery, spicy goodness. If you're debating sides, skip the white rice if you're already doing potatoes.. I just didn't need it. But definitely grab the Cajun fries as an appetizer. Seriously, some of the best seasoned fries I've ever had. Crispy, spicy, addictive. One of my favorite combos of the night was the garlic noodles with peeled shrimp--the noodles were perfectly cooked, garlicky, and just soaked in all the right flavors. And yes, the beer was ice cold and flowing, which always pairs well with a meal like this. Generous portions too.. you'll leave full and happy. Whether you're a crab boil regular or trying it for the first time, this spot is a must. Flavor, service, and vibe all come together here. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Brian is An amazing waiter. He had fabulous drink suggestions. He was on top of everything. Well come in just for his service.

Katie did an amazing job with serving us good wings. Great vibes all around and really enjoyed my time here

Just tried this spot for the first time. My husband and I wanted to try some seafood and heard about this place at work. So glad we decided to come by. Everything was delicious! He got the jambalaya with fettuccine and I got the deluxe seafood pan roast. The serving sizes are VERY filling. The service is amazing. Sergio checked on our table every time he came by. We'll definitely be back to try their AYCE seafood boils. read more

Craving Crab Haus - Fries and fried catfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Me and hubby were craving some seafood boil and found this gem!!! This was our first time here and let me tell you it did NOT disappoint! In my honest opinion best seafood boil we have tried! The sauce was sooooo flavorful with lots of garlic, butter, seasonings and we did medium which was perfect spice! The shrimps are huge! If i could change one thing would be to serve fresh crawfish not frozen. But other than that the food was absolutely delicious! Plus happy hour drinks were tasty as well! We shall definitely be back 10/10 read more

We enjoyed this place. The only reason I feel like it deserves four stars is because of the pricing and the food was maybe 4 to 5 not extremely outstanding also in our crab boil there were less than four pieces of corn and less than four potatoes. Bill came out to 400 and something only adding one lobster and one crab leg. Add on to a normal 5 pound special. service was pretty good. No one was overly helpful, but everyone was nice as far as the vibe in the ambience. I would say not too busy. Definitely a good time we would go again. I wish there was a 4.5 star for this, but if not. read more

Craving Crab Haus - Me and my son bibbed up and ready - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Friendly good service and good food. Our waiter was Sergio and he kept checking on us periodically to make sure we were okay. Thank you, Clab Haus! We'll be back. read more

My sister ordered the buffalo and Cajun wings, she said that the buffalo wings were MUCH better than the Cajun wings. The ranch dressing to dip our wings in were delicious, don't know if it was made in house or not but it was really good. Our seafood boils were fresh and came out really quick!! It was three of us on Mother's Day and it was pretty busy but there was no wait when we arrived. They offer military discount, we got about $20 off our bill but be sure to ask for it or it won't be offered. The restaurant was clean and the staff were nice, patient and helpful. They played a lot of old school music, more like 90s. Overall, I'll be back! ‍ read more

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I decided to give this place another try and I'm glad I did. Katy was an amazing waitress. This was my second time going here and bc of her attentiveness it just made this experience better. Will definitely be coming again read more

The Cajun garlic noodles were delicious. And the Cajun fries were good. We also ordered the Alfredo pasta that my daughter loved. read more

Craving Crab Haus - Cajun garlic noodles Cajun fries Alfredo pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Food was amazing. Service was even better. Special thanks to Katie for her amazing service she took such good care of me and my whole family. We love her. read more

Best seafood boil is definitely at definitely at this place. Food's always hit, hospitality always nice, best sauce is definitely here. AYCE is great!! Just wish it was a flat fee for peeled, but otherwise it's a great place and it keeps me coming back Katie was a great server. Would come back for her service each and every time. read more

The boil was on point, I had the garlic butter with shrimp and mussels. Love this place , coming back. read more

Craving Crab Haus - Sorry bad pic but food good - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

The AYCE got us here & the server was super nice but the flavors were kind of...meh. My teenager definitely got our money's worth and I'd recommend the AYCE for this very reason. The best part for me was the pre-set music mix where I had a solo karaoke moment ;) read more

Best Cajun spot in Riverside and definetely #1. First time ordering to-go - super efficient and ready as I got there. Their boil sauce is so flavorful and they really know how to boil their shrimp to perfection. Chicken wings were crispy and I enjoyed it with a side of ranch. Garlic noodles are heavenly with their crispy garlic pieces garnished on top. They provide the bibs, gloves, and table cover (if you ask) so you're able to have an awesome time dining at home. This restaurant is wonderful and deserves the hype, so glad to see them near UCR and they got a full bar too! read more

Craving Crab Haus - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

had a great experience at House of Crab! The food was fresh, flavorful, and came out hot. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the seafood--it was perfectly seasoned and cooked just right. What really made the visit stand out was our waiter, Joaquin. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. He checked on us at the right times, had a great attitude, and made the whole dining experience feel welcoming and enjoyable. Overall, great food and excellent service. I'll definitely be coming back and would be happy to have Joaquin as our waiter again! Love the music !!!! read more

Gave this place a 2nd try and it was a lot different. Food was really good, service and ambience were great would definitely come back to this spot. read more

Craving Crab Haus - No one at the bar serving. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

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10/10! I called in for a pick up order luna was the young lady that helped me! She was so helpful given it was my first time ordering! Got there to pick it up and chatted it up with her she's super sweet and a great worker! The food was absolutely amazing can't wait to come back for more! It's very nice inside as well. Looked busy but got my food quickly. Definitely will be a new staple on my eating out rotation! read more

Craving Crab Haus gets a lot of exposure on Social Media and I feel as much attention it gets, it does not nearly show you what they have to offer. There are so many great options, whether you want to do by-the-pound seafood, AYCE (all you can eat) or simply stop by for a few drinks and some bar food and hangout, there is something for you here. They also have to-to orders, catering services and can accommodate large parties of up to 30 on their patio or up to 80 inside. Located at the University Square near UC Riverside, For the AYCE, come hungry as you order by the pound with four main options (jumbo shrimp with shell & head, clams, crawfish and premium black muscles) and two premium options (peeled shrimp and New Zealand green muscles for +$3.95/lbs each). Snow crab legs or lobster tail are an additional charge. Each round comes with options for a side corn, egg, potatoes or rice. There are sides that are heavily discounted such as French fries, Cajun street corn, Cajun edamame, sausage and Texas Toast. There are 5 flavors to choose from (The Whole-Sha-Bang is my favorite) that can be served at 5 spice levels ranging from non spicy to extra spicy. The maximum per round is two pounds of whatever floats your fancy and each additional order you can go for a pound or 2 pounds of seafood. Per person, its $39.95 and kids under 8 are $16.95. Bonus- there's an all you can drink of Haus Cocktails for $19.95. Do not be greedy as there is a service charge for excessive leftovers. If you feel like you're slowing down, do it a pound at a time instead of ordering 2 pounds. Note- everyone on the table MUST do AYCE if anyone is doing the AYCE. This eliminates those "sharing" or "sampling" from their table mates who are not doing AYCE. Also, the AYCE is Monday - Thursday 1-8:30pm and Friday from 12noon - 4pm. This option in not available during the weekends or Friday evenings. For those wanting to go a little lighter or if you want something specific, you can go by the pound for as much (or as little) and create your own seafood boil. Select the seafood you want, select your add-ons, select your seasoning and select your spice level. You can order as much for yourself or for however many in your party to share or split. Prices vary based on market price and the seafood selected. There is a selection of appetizers, The Ultimate Sack of seafood boil (with a HUGE selection of seafood that serves 4-6 people), pastas, wings in a half dozen of seasonings available, and dessert. Let's not forget the full service bar with beers on tap, bottled beers, drink specials and their home-made michelada. The owner laments to me that he's glad people come for and love the seafood but he built and stocked a really nice bar that he wished more people would hang out on that side too. I like to come on the weekdays when there is a live sporting event on. There are TVs everywhere and you can ask them to put on a game, tournament, race or competition that is on. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, quick and attentive. read more

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Believe it or not it really pains me to write this review this was my first time here and I got what I was hoping it would be in all you can eat crab experience based upon all the social media hype online and what I've seen it looked amazing however I come to find out that they only do all you can eat crab Monday through Friday. I came here on a Sunday. I'll do fairness to me however no one actually communicated that as far as the staff goes I got two very small clusters of crab legs with corn and a Pepsi, which after everything was about $60 I was hoping that I would get more crab legs at least when I explained to the manager that this was my first time at this location and I really was hoping for a genuine all-you-can-eat experience and that no one communicated to me. Unfortunately, nothing was done. I was sorely disappointed in this place I may or may not come here again for all you can eat I was hoping at least the manager might be able to help me out somehow, but all he could say is oh I'm so sorry about that And nothing was done especially being my first time here I'm hoping someone from the staff can actually contact me and see if there's a better experience I can have next time I am in Riverside read more

Craving Crab Haus - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Its the all you can eat for me $40.00 thats a problem It only come with Mussels, crayfish, shrimp ..Its okay not all that..my first plate was the shrimp sauce was good .but when I asked for the second servings it was salty the sauce and I couldn't eat it the Mussels I had where so tiny and half empty shells nothing I was done even though I wasn't near full ..I tell you what im cool not going back ..They will charge you for having left overs hell they don't give u enough to not have left overs small servings read more

I absolutely love this place. During the week they have an AYCE deal and it's just fantastic. Their sauce is just so flavorful and made with the prefect consistency. Their seafood is always so fresh and clean. The service is fast and friendly and the interior is well kept. You will be charged for over ordering since you can't take left overs home, so don't bite off more than you can eat. I highly recommend you give them a try, I promise you won't be disappointed. read more

My last visit to Craving Crab Haus was a bit disappointing. I ordered the snow crab clusters and New Zealand Mussels, with two sides of corn. The snow clusters were much smaller than what I can be purchased at a grocery store. The meat was very difficult to extract, and having growing up catching and cooking crab, this one was over heated in the process (NOTE: snow crab purchased from wholesalers are already precooked, therefore only needs reheating.) For the price of $38.00 for the snow crab it is not worth it. The corn was too starchy and not sweet, which indicates the corn past its ideal harvest time, and the mussels were overcooked making them tough to eat. The service was fair this time as I was only one of three customers during my visit. Ambience was still cute, but the lighting was poor. My previous visits were way better. At that time, they garnered a five star from me. This is the first time I've ever been disappointed. Total bill with a soft drink was $84.00. It wasn't worth the price considering the overall experience. I will need to get my crab fix elsewhere closer to home in Los Angeles instead of when I am in Riverside for classes. read more

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Food is always great! Our boil combo is 3 lbs of shrimp, 1lb of crawfish and 1lb of mussels with the whole shabang. It always hits the spot. And the staff is friendly and very accommodating. We'll be back again. read more

Craving Crab Haus - The aftermath - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California

Julia is We stay here every few months and she always takes good care of us! She gives you water and greets you with a warm welcome. She is good at making sure only people of the hotel are on site. The pool is amazing and my favorite part! :) happy hour 5-6:30 read more

Craving Crab Haus - Cheesecake - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Riverside, California