Kids wanted to have crab and my sister found this spot on yelp or google. Parking sucks but not the restaurant's fault. Just factor that into your plans. Everything was good but greasy... as expected? Service was great and the staff were friendly. Only 1 other table the entire time we were there. I remember when restaurants in SF were busy every night. I did not get any crab because my kids ate all of it! 3 adults, 2 kids was $300. read more

Oh no! it's closed! And and Wun Ton Noodle house will take its place! Surprised I never wrote a review for this place since I been here numerous random times for crab. I guess tastes so good I forgot to write a review each time when this place first opened. lol Better late than never. Good for the Sunset to have a good reasonable crab place and it's still after all these years sinceNovember 7, 2018 . I know there are other crab places in this area but had a bad experience in one of those places where we were not refunded for our meal after we left that restaurant and manger didn't believe us. Anyway, I enjoy this casual Golden Crab house that was opened by The PPQ Dungeness Island team from the 5821 Geary street in 2018. Every dish is created using only the freshest and finest ingredients. read more

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My mom was craving Chinese style food during our visit to the city, and since she loves crab and seafood, we decided to try Golden Crab House. They're one of the few Asian restaurants open until 9 PM, which worked perfectly for our late dinner plans. We arrived around 8:20 PM, and the staff was kind enough to seat us without hesitation, even though they were nearing closing time. They didn't rush us at all and allowed us to enjoy our meal while they started cleaning up. Their thoughtful and relaxed approach was really appreciated. They had a $98 special for two that included a whole crab, garlic noodles, egg rolls, and salad--such a great deal, especially compared to other crab spots in the city, which can be pretty expensive. We've been to a few, and this one definitely offered good value for what we got. We added green beans to our order which was delicious. We ordered the peppercorn crab, which was tasty, though a bit salty on the outside--as expected with a salt and pepper dish--but the crab meat itself was delicious. Next time, we'll probably try the garlic butter version to compare. The only minor disappointment was the tea; it was a big pot with just one teabag, so the flavor was a bit weak, but not a dealbreaker. Parking in the area isn't great, especially at night, so we chose to Uber across town, which worked out fine but took 25 mins from Potrero Hill. There was no wait when we arrived, but since it was a Tuesday night, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a wait earlier in the evening or on weekends. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Golden Crab House. Unassuming, casual family vibe. It doesn't get as much attention as some of the trendier spots, but we'll be back for sure. read more

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Hubs had been wanting to try this place for a while and we finally got a chance. Arrived on Friday at around 7pm and seated quickly. Many of the larger tables were filled. Service was friendly. They have set menus to choose from which appear to be good deals, but there were other items we wanted to try. Started with the carpaccio. Although ok, out of everything, this is probably the one dish we wouldn't order again. Ordered a small crab meat and asparagus soup - plenty for 2 to share and we liked it. The sweet and sticky wings were another good one - crispy, hot, and that sauce was yummy. The eggplant was also served hot and had a slight kick. We went with the curry crab. The crab was a good sized and the curry flavor was good - slight kick to that curry. Hubs really enjoyed it. Our meals ended with a choice of mango or coconut ice cream. Overall, it was a very good meal. The crab was $75 so probably not a splurge we can have often. However, we'd return to try more menu items. read more

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Came here for a family dinner to celebrate a birthday. It's a nice restaurant inside, perfect for big groups. Our waiters were very nice and attentive. We ordered the crab set for 6. It came with shrimp papaya salad, peppercorn chicken wings, roasted crab, peppercorn crab, five spice chicken, shaken beef, braised string beans, house garlic noodles, and steamed shiitake sea bass. The food was okay, the shaken beef and the peppercorn chicken wings were probably my favorite out of everything. read more

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Had a Mother's Day lunch here and we were all so satisfied with our meal *_* I would highly recommend to make a reservation on special days because this place was packed in just 30mins. We had a crab set for 6 + fried rice and had lots of leftovers. -Imperial rolls: We actually didn't receive this and didn't notice until after we left. -Shrimp papaya salad: Fresh and delicious. Shrimps were big but only had 4 pieces that were cut in half each. -Roasted + pepper corn crab: Big crabs! We all loved both flavors and used the sauce from roasted to eat with garlic noodles. -Five spices chicken: Flavorful and tender. -Shaken beef: Flavorful and tender. -Braised string beans: Tasted like they were sautéed instead of braised? Tasty and fresh string beans. -Steamed shiitake sea bass: Meaty, soft, and delicious. There was only one shiitake mushroom that was again, cut in half. -Garlic noodles: Weak garlic flavor so we used the sauce from roasted crab to help with the overall taste. -Chicken fried rice- Pretty small serving for an entrée and barely any chicken. read more

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My dad and I got an early dinner January 1st. Service was polite. The interior was so beautiful. We ordered the chicken wings as an appetizer, asparagus + egg drop soup, shaking beef, & crab fried rice. Absolutely delicious and so flavorful. The shaking beef was tender and easy to chew. It's hard to pick a favorite dish. Both my dad and I were very impressed. 10/10 would return! Unfortunately the only pictures I took were of the chicken wings so enjoy hahaha. read more

Golden Crab House - Dry Fried Chicken Wings - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

The flavors of their food is enough to make you want a deep nap afterward, but you prevent yourself from doing so because your mom says if you lay down after eating all the food will just sit around your stomach region and that's how you get fat. And you believe her. So you stay active until you deem yourself good to lay down. But, let's back up a little bit and talk about the place and the food. My cousin made a reservation on a Thursday night for a group of 11-12 people and as it is right on Irving St., the parking could be a hit or a miss. Perhaps it was by luck that by the time we were coming up on the restaurant, a car was pulling away from the curb so we were able to secure parking right away. The inside of the restaurant is pretty much what you see is what you get. It wasn't very busy the night we were here which worked out great for us because service was attentive and the food came out relatively quick. We opted for one of their set family meals and then added a few additional dishes to it and it ended up being enough food to keep us all happy and well fed. The star dishes in my opinion was the peppercorn crab (compared to the garlic butter crab), the imperial rolls, garlic noodles, and the green beans. The other dishes we got were good, but these were top and I'd gladly go back for them again. read more

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Decided to try this place out in place of PPQ or Thanh Long. It's not the same. Still good but didn't hit the spot, IYKYK. Wouldn't come back, would recommend, but at your own risk. read more

Tl;dr- perfect meal, satisfied and happy. Appetizers were perfect. One thing I gotta say was 3 pieces of lettuce for 6 rolls was a little stingy. Gotta say was one of the better /best papaya salads I've had in recent years. Garlic noodles were the best restaurant style I've ever had and I can make a mean garlic noodle! Crab fried rice wasn't out of the world good but delicious and good still none the less. Best crab house in sf. Been here multiple times and noticed the menus were different and then to my surprise, they had a new flavor for their crab: the spicy chili crab. Just the perfect amount of spice without you not suffering in pain and the seasoning blended with spice was just chefs kiss, shoot it could be the best crab I've ever had. Can never go wrong with the salted egg yolk so always make sure you're comfortable with at least one dish! read more

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If you're in the mood for delicious crabs, then come over to The Golden Crab House. We ordered the garlic roasted crab, it was fresh and delicious. The delicious garlic sauce blended with the flaky crab meat perfectly. The garlic noodles were also fantastic. Just the right amount of garlic and butter and not too overwhelming. The fresh spring rolls were fantastic. The shrimp was freshly cooked and the wrapped. The service was great and the ambience was perfect for a date night...if your date doesn't mind smelling of garlic! read more

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If you are craving rich, garlicky seafood, Crab House in the Outer Sunset will not disappoint. I went with my spouse, my cousin, and her spouse, and we came ready for a feast. We ordered the roasted crab cooked with plenty of garlic, butter, and peppercorn. It was bursting with flavor and the kind of dish that is messy to eat but completely worth it. The peppercorn Maine lobster was just as delicious, with tender meat that soaked up all those buttery, garlicky flavors. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing around the table. It was a fun and memorable meal that left us full and happy. I would gladly come back for another round of crab and lobster. read more

Golden Crab House - crab - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here to try a bunch of items. Got the salt and egg + peppercorn crab. Got the garlic noodles, seabass, fried porkchop, shrimp papaya salad, green beans. It was a decent meal and I think if you like crab and you're going for that, it's pretty good. The other items felt kind of meh and not too special. Crab was 72/crab so it wasn't particularly cheap either. I did think the garlic noodles were kind of a miss and other places like ppq do it much better. Still good to have as carbs though. read more

My friend and I came early on a Tuesday night, and it was very quiet. We ordered the crab set for 2, which had the imperial rolls, the chicken cabbage salad, the house garlic noodles, and the roasted crab. The meals came at a reasonable time and the food was all delicious. The crab was fresh, buttery and lots of garlic. They will give you a box of wipes at the end to help you clean your hands. The restaurant is clean, big, and the hosts are friendly. I highly recommend coming here for their Dungeness crab! read more

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Shuttered, to be replaced by a Hon's Wun-Tun House. This is a terrific location on Irving but the lack of lunch hours made it a difficult proposition. We'll miss ya! read more

Golden Crab House - Outside - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great option if you are feeling some crab in the Sunset and not spend your whole paycheck! Very casual and quick and fast service. You are not here for ambiance. The garlic noodles are good. I like that this place has some protein! Chicken wings and shaken beef and not just all seafood. The seabass is moist and delicious. But, you are really here because you want some crab. The classic original roasted crab always hit the spot! Oh don't forget to add some vegetables to your diet. The refreshing papaya salad and the sizzling string beans. read more

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Golden crab is always enjoyable and great for large parties. The wait staff are always kind and make sure everything comes out in a timely matter. Highlights from here Egg yolk prawns (4/5) - Egg yolk anything is extremely fragrant and flavorful. The sauce is perfect but I do remember their prawns being plumper before. Peppercorn short rib (5/5) - the fat to lean ratio was perfect and though the meat was perfectly charred on the outside, the meat was succulent. The aromatics made the perfect balance of salty and spicy. Crab (4/5)- Their crabs are decently sized and each flavor is unique. My favorites are the egg yolk crab and the garlic crab. Great spot to check out for a group setting so that you can try a bit of everything. read more

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Ok first off this place is a hidden gem! I can't believe it wasn't packed on a Saturday night! We ordered the crab dinner for six and we're not disappointed! This place is such a deal compared to other crab places we've been to! We had six adults and two kids eating this and we were stuffed! Had a little bit leftover to take home too. The garlic noodles were some of my favorite! I loved having two different types of crab too and the variety and portion sizes of all the dishes were great. Everything came out piping hot and so flavorful, not greasy or too salty either! Next time we're craving crabs and garlic noodles we'll be back for sure! Also parking not too bad, you may need to walk down the street but plenty of meters and street parking. read more

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This is my second time here. We had the set for 6 people. Plenty of food and lots of variety. This set came with 2 crabs (garlic and pepper) our families favorite was the garlic. Also enjoyed all of the other dishes. I only took pics of a few dishes, but everything was good, definitely be coming back again! read more

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We came here to celebrate my mom's birthday on a Saturday night. I originally used OpenTable to book my reservations but called twice to change the time to 7pm and to confirm my reservations. I asked for a large table that would seat all of us and surprisingly, they said it wasn't a problem. There were 15 of us and we sat at the largest round table we have ever seen or dined at. Our table was not set up when we arrived. Anna said that she mixed up the dates. The restaurant was packed so they had to hustle and ask people at two large tables to get up so that they could roll out the round table top and a lazy Susan that were resting along the wall. They had a pre-set menu for 10 for $488. I thought about ordering that for ease and adding to it but I opted to order a la carte so we could try more dishes and I believed we would have larger portions to share. Our total before tax and tip was $486 for the below: 3 Xiao Long Bao 2 Pork and Shrimp Dumplings 2 Imperial Rolls 2 Peppercorn Wings 1 Spicy Wings 1 Hot and Sour Soup 1 Crab and Asparagus Soup 2 Garlic Noodles 1 Braised Green Beans 1 Shaking Beef 1 Salted Egg Yolk Crab 1 Peppercorn Crab 1 Garlic Roasted Crab 1 Crab Fried Rice 1 Oxtail Clay Pot 1 Spicy Mapo Tofu This was a good amount of food and we finished it all. The Crabs were delicious as were all the Wings and Imperial Rolls. The other dishes like the Soups, Dumplings, Oxtail, and Shaking Beef were average. The flavors and fry were great on the Wings and Crab. They were not overcooked. Nothing that we ordered was bad. People liked the Garlic Noodles and I liked the Crab Fried Rice. Overall, we all enjoyed our food. The service was not that good from the start. Other tables waved their hands for service. Granted they were busy but they didn't time our food well while other tables got all their food at once. Our food took a really long time to come out and they sent one portion of Wings and Imperial Rolls out so a third of the table munched on Chicken and another third started on Rolls and a third of the table waited. The rest of the dinner rolled out in the same fashion. We didn't get the bill until 9:30pm so were there for a while. Being that all 15 of us sat at one table and the food was mostly really good, I'll give them 4 stars. read more

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Crab + Garlic Noodles, if there's a staple San Francisco dinner, it's definitely one of the top contender. Went on a Thursday night with 6 ppl and we didn't have an issue and was sat down immediately at one of their round tables. Restaurant was roomy and modern. Didn't want to think too much in ordering so since there were 6 of us, we chose the dinner for 6 menu. Came with 2 crabs, papaya salad, sea bass, shaken beef, chicken wings, green beans and fried banana and ice cream. Asked the server if we can switch one of the crabs to make it Salted Egg Crab - $2 extra and no problem. Food was great, service was quick, and i didnt have to go vallet and drive down the beach for crabs and garlic noodles *winkwink A+ read more

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We got the Crab Dinner for 4 ($198 according to their website). In it included imperial rolls, papaya shrimp salad, steamed shiitake sea bass, and imperial crab. we also ordered garlic noodles for the table (MUST TRY), green beans, and this fried fish of some sort (was very salty). the place was not busy at all thursday night, and it was very clean and elegant. the attentive service got our food out quick and gave us wipes after getting hands with the crab lol. read more

Golden Crab House - Dinner for 4 (Crab), House Garlic Noodles, asparagus, and the salty fried fish (mackerel? it's on the right) - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food was good. Ordered 2 crabs and few dishes to go with it. The crab was good except one of them had lot of meat and the other was just so so .. the sea bass was pretty good and the garlic noodles. The other dishes were kind of small tho for the price they are charging.... The ox tail clay pot was toooo salty.... Overall was good nothing memorable. But if your are looking for Asian style crab then this is the place. At least u know their crabs tasted fresh. read more

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Been having a hankering for crab lately and so browsing Yelp for some ideas. Totally forgot about this place tho it's super popular in the Sunset. That peppercorn crab was delicious last time we had it. read more

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This place recently rose up the ranks among my top choices for crab dining in the city, and its standout is undeniably the salted egg yolk crab. Despite being relatively less known compared to its more famous counterparts, this place manages to hold its own and delivers something truly exceptional that sets it apart from the rest Salted Egg Yolk Crab (5/5): they are very generous with the salted yolk and I adore how the richness and umami of the yolk envelop each succulent and meaty morsel of crab. Every bite is a umami bomb. The delicate grains from the salted egg yolk, the crispy fried batter, combined with the oceanic essence of the crab and a hint of buttery goodness, creates a profoundly unique and satisfying mouthfeel that I can't get enough of! While the salted egg yolk crab easily deserves a perfect 5/5 rating, the other menu items fall within the realm of standard fare and don't quite reach the level of distinction. For example the garlic crab and the pepper varieties, in my opinion, were good but nothing special. The restaurant itself boasts a clean and unpretentious ambiance, in line with most other Chinese restaurants in the area. The service is good, we got seated and served quickly If you happen to be hankering for crab and want to explore a different crab spot in SF, I strongly encourage you to give Golden Crab House a try; you won't be disappointed! read more

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Took my family here for dinner after going to the Cal Academy of Sciences. It was a great choice! We had the Imperial Rolls as an appetizer and they tasted amazing. For the main course, we ordered the Garlic Roasted Crab, Bok Choy, Peppercorn Chicken Wings, Garlic Noodles, and Peppercorn Pork Chops. Everything tasted great! The servers were super nice and friendly to my small children (I know kids can be annoying in a restaurant!). It was a tasty, non-stressful meal for my little family. Loved it! read more

Golden Crab House - Imperial Rolls - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I ordered their roasted crab for $80.00 for take out before 12:30 pm. When I arrived at the restaurant, there was no one eating there. My order was still being cooked. The roast crab came out in pieces which is what I preferred. The flavor was very good. It was comparable to Thanh Long's (their competitor) roast crab. I would order Golden Crab House's roast crab again. There is no parking lot. I had my husband drop me off and circle around the block as parking is metered and 2 hour parking and is not easy to find. read more

We were here 4 mos ago and returned for a second dinner. We ordered the $188 for 4 family set menu to share and added several dishes. The imperial roll was good. We ordered an additional garlic noodles in addition to what came with the menu. I thought the garlic noodle didn't have enough garlic flavor and I've had better at Perilla restaurant. The salt pepper crab was presented very nicely but wasn't as tasty as the one we had 4 mos ago. Crab season is officially over and the crab wasn't as meaty and tasty as it was 4 mos ago. The sea bass was fresh and not fishy and nicely cooked but was bland. The pork dumplings were bland. The salt pepper pork chops was good as well as the crab fried rice. My favorite dish was the green bean dish. It was tasty and well seasoned. Several groups came in for dinner and also ordered crab. read more

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This has been my go-to for years w/ friends to celebrate each time I get a new job but probably my last time. We usually get the set menu and add more garlic noodles and a few more dishes. Portions feel like they've gotten smaller, particularly that sea bass. The garlic butter crab is the best compared to the salted egg yolk and salt + pepper versions. Green beans didn't seem fresh while the chicken was dry. The small extra plate of garlic noodles looked like 1 portion but was counted as 2 - whoa. The total count of garlic noodles was supposed to be 4 but they came out at separate times. The service is what got me this time. Took a while to flag them down even though we sat at the table closest to them. Our Diet Coke needed reminding after 20 minutes, water and teapot needed to be refilled but had to ask, and the guy seemed annoyed to serve us. The other lady seemed chummy w/ other tables but kept blowing by ours. Gratuity was not included on the check for a party of 8 but the minimum suggested tip amount started at 18% when service received was more like 5%. read more

Golden Crab House - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came in here for dinner on a Saturday night about 7:45pm, restaurant was empty. Looks like we may have missed the dinner rush. the interior of the restaurant was modern and clean. We started of with: Appetizers, Crab Soup XLB's, this tasted good but no soup inside was kind of dried. 4 Stars. Peppercorn Chicken Wings, this was made perfectly seasoned. the peppercorn was just right not over powering. One of the best wings I had. 5 Stars. Dinner Entree, Garlic Noodles, good texture with perfect amount of butter and garlic. 5 Stars. Salted Egg Yolk Prawns, this was my favorite dish, it was made perfect just the right amount of egg yolks. 10 Stars!!!! Steamed Shiitake Sea Bass, it only had 2 little pieces of mushroom, they should of put more on it. The soy sauce with oil went well with the fish. 5 Stars. The service was great. They kept checking on us. We are differently coming back. Overall i give this establishment a 4.5 stars. Round it up. read more

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Excellent food and excellent service! We had a birthday party dinner for my son. The waitress heard it's a birthday party she gave us ice cream on the house. The only thing is it's hard to find a parking space. read more

"Golden Crab" haha Is this Vietnamese--no it's food in USA. I got hot and sour soup and spicy crispy chicken wings. Hot and sour soup is yummy. Maybe try the crab sometime my husband pays haha--on Irving St read more

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Imperial rolls, garlic noodles and butter crab were very good. We got the meal for 4. Overall the rest of the food was ok. Inside is very clean. read more

I'm told that GCH is the red headed step child of PPQ, but I personally like this place better. The food is well seasoned and includes everything one would hope for in a complete crab dinner. Would love to repeat. BB read more

Highly recommended. We had the spicy crab and garlic crab. It was fantastic. Garlic noodles is not the best but I came here for the crab. The best!!! read more

Golden Crab House - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you're just getting to the restaurant and reading this, I'll get straight to the point. You can thank me later. Ordering If you're just a couple or 3 people then the portions are ok. If you're 4 or more adults make sure you have enough orders. I'm gonna say about 6-7 orders for 4 adults. Portion size is aligned with their prices for city standard or a bit on the smaller side. In regards to the set menus, here's my tip. We're a party of 7 (3 young kids) and considered the set menu for 4. It has like 7 items. When we broke each one down it's the same as ordering individually so there you have it. You can just order on your own or mix/match individual items from the set menu. Food We pretty much got everything on the set for 4 but replaced the papaya salad with fried tofu (4/5). We also added crab fried rice which was good (4/5). I think the 5 spice chicken was nice (4/5) but it taste more like boneless crispy chicken like in most chinese places. How's the crab? I like the sauce of the roasted crab (4/5). It goes well with any of the starches (rice or noodles). The crab is $75 and it's of average size. One crab feeds 2-3 people. I didn't find the garlic noodles that great (3/5). Their vegetable dishes are fine. Pretty much similar to Chinese restaurants. I find the string beans a little overpowering on the sauce (3/5). This is our 3rd time eating here. Each time we come here it's $120 per family. Again, we always have 2 kids that eat like toddlers so it's really just 2 adults. My wife likes crab and she says it's good. I guess we'll be back. read more

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Decent crab, but not great. The string beans still had the strings in them. I'll be back to try another flavor of their crab - but skip the sides. We caught the managers and not the wait staff and they were surprisingly hostile people. Oh well, the bathroom set up tells you that they're not here for the niceties, just the crab. read more

Golden Crab House - Bathroom - Seafood Near Me - San Francisco, California

OMG me and my family love us some Golden Crab House!! Service: it's always polite, basic. Nothing over the top. They bring your food out, place it on the table and go on about their business LOL Food: and I'm ok with the above as long as my food continues to come out FAST, PIPPING HOT and PLENTIFUL. And EVERYTIME, the food hits!! The crab is amazing, vegetables are always good and the chicken wings are good. The rice is good also. I like the fact that even if it's busy they don't rush nor skimp on the food nor rush you to finish quickly. This is always a treat!!! read more

This crab house makes me feel like being part of their back kitchen helpers whipping all that snazzy garlic noodles and crab together. Like I would literally swim in their sauce. lol Always finger licking, who needs their crab bibs?!? We come here probably 1 to 2 times a year to celebrate birthdays and Thanksgiving. Passing up on the turkey for their set menu. What we do towards the end of our meal is pack all that leftover sauce from our garlic crab and bits of seasoning from our peppercorn chicken wings and use that baby up over our rice at home and dress it up with some other foods. Family owned and feels like my late mom and late grandmother's cooking. Most of all everyone is so courteous and super friendly family service. read more

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Planned a dinner with our new In-Laws in San Francisco. Checked out the reviews of Golden Crab House; "better then PPQ, Crustacean, Thang Long" per one reviewer., so we made a reservation. Location on Irving St. which is notorious for hard to find parking, we lucked out and all of us found a space right in front. The restaurant is spacious with several large tables to accommodate our party of 9. There is a set Crab meal for 10 which includes all their best dishes with two different styles of crab. Imperial rolls Vietnamese fried rolls Shrimp papaya Salad Salt and pepper Crab Salted egg yolk Crab Five spice Chicken Steamed Shiitake Sea Bass Shaken Beef Braised String Bean House Garlic Noodles Sautéed Egg plant The standouts were the salted egg yolk Crabs and the Steamed shiitake sea bass. They comped the fruit and dessert ice cream $438 before tax and tip. Service was excellent. **** as we got our plastic crab bibs I noticed they had PPQ Crab Island on it, so I asked the woman manager who confirmed that she was the sister of the owner of PPQ and the are associated. read more

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