Best southern food in my life. My aunt and I came here on a whim to get some food because we drove…read more2 hours from home for a dr's visit, they were nearby and looked the best, so we ordered from here. Never had hushpuppies but they were fantastic. Who knew deep fried cornbread was what was missing from my life. Paired with their housemade butter. So much southern food disappointed me but angelines finally filled that hole in my stomach for the intense craving for good soul food. Their jambalaya is killer. Super heavy but its everything that ticks the boxes. I feel catfish was a tiny bit underwhelming but the sauce saved it. My only issue was I wasn't able to finish all the hushpuppies they gave us, and thats a good problem lol. They also had a half open kitchen so you could see what everyone was doing. The dining room was a lil dark and cozy, I like dark dining rooms to be honest so it was the icing on the cake for me. Wish I dined in instead of did takeout, I live in stockton so we were here because we were visiting berkeley. Would come back to try everything else if berkeley wasn't a huge drive out for us :( but overall great food and service.

One of the best Southern food experience ever! Went to celebrate my bestie's birthday and while we…read moreforgot to reserve (since they are always full) so couldn't get the best seats, the vibe was so lovely and the server was really nice (and patient in recommending dishes). Buttermilk fried chicken was so tender, every single kind of gravy/sauce was so flavorful and paired well with the main dishes. Gumbo is the perfect definition of comfort but the banana pudding was an absolute star. We were so full but couldn't resist since the taste was just remarkably sweet yet balanced to end the night with. Will definitely come back for another special occasion!

We always drive from San Jose to Berkeley just for this place. We're absolutely in love with it --…read moreeverything is so yummy and delicious. Today my husband and I went there, and the place was fully booked. There was only one table for two left. Then a group of four new customers arrived, and the staff kindly asked if we could switch to a smaller table so they could seat them at ours. We agreed without any problem, and they even gave us a discount afterward. That was so sweet.

Bag o crab! Say no more! This location is incredibly convenient, order to go - order to eat in…read moreeither way... this is not a medium. I usually get the bomb where there is everything. I love the crab and quite honestly, you can never go wrong! The shrimp is amazing as well, and the potatoes give you a little nice break in between the seafood. Not the best photos! But completely forgot to take a picture of the chicken wings -oh my god! These were unexpectedly a huge hit. Ambiance is great and the music sets the tone. Defiantly inviting while walking past it. The service is fast especially if you know what you're ordering. I will absolutely order again. Time and time again.

Pretty solid seafood boil and so close to home!…read more Parking is rough in the lot, so I suggest looking for metered parking around the area. There's a lot of double parking in the lot, so it seems easier to just avoid it. The weekend dinner waitlist was around 30 minutes, which was reasonable. We never had Louisiana style before, and were pleasantly surprised. I didn't care for their oysters - they were missing the brine. I LOVED their fries, though! I would love to come back!

Memorial Day, 05/25/2026…read more With the wife wanting a seafood boil, we knew a reputable place to achieve this would be at a Bag O' Crab. What immediately stood out about this location is it's located in a convenient spot in San Leandro but parking is absolutely atrocious. We were fortunate to get the lone available parking space in the lot but it was definitely not without its flaws. We got seated quickly as the restaurant was at half capacity but noticed after sitting down we were directly under the speakers which were so loud we asked to be reseated to another spot in the restaurant. We were once again seated under a the speaker system near the front but it was significantly less loud in comparison to the right side of the restaurant. The service was alright. Our initial server a young woman with her hair down botched our order. We ordered Combo 4 with Dungeness Crab but instead were given Lobster. Additionally the wife ordered an Orange soda which but it never arrived. We were charged for it and notified a male server who was a million times more helpful and attentive who gave the option of being refunded for it or he could still give it to us. The wife opted to take the soda and he provided it with a plastic cup of ice which was appreciated. What we can say is that the male servers were much more active than our female server who chose to spend more time on her phone than actually working. There was another young woman working there as well who was very active and attentive to getting tasks done. The quality of food was also okay. It wasn't spectacular but was passable. Overall, the experience was simply a pass. We would much rather go to the Berkeley location or another one further out than what we received in San Leandro. The verdict: 3/5

Food: 7/10. Garlic noodles and fried catfish were delicious. The sides (corn, potatoes, sausage) in…read morethe crawfish boil were great as well. The crawfish itself was underwhelming -- flavor did not get into the meat and didn't taste very fresh. Definitely does not compare to viet Cajun places in Houston but maybe because Cali is far from the source Service: 8/10. Friendly staff. Was a bit slow at the end with the check but was not a big deal Ambiance: 6/10. Your average hole in the wall seafood boil place Would recommend their garlic noodles and fried foods!

With pull and peel seafood, I prefer to get it delivered, then hunker down and watch a cliched…read moreNetflix movie. However, I think this is more of a sit down place. The prices reflect that and are not on par with other similar local restaurants. In season Dungeness crab was about $65 for 1. Every additional item (potato, corn, sausage) was a surcharge. These things are usually free at other similar restaurants. Just throw me in a free potato at least! They cost 20 cents from the supermarket!

Why were we the only ones here on a Sunday afternoon?! My family and I tried a bunch of different…read moredishes to share; I had the BBQ 2 way with pork ribs, mild beef links, and two sides. Trey (sp?) was busting his butt as the only one in the kitchen and still managed to bring out all our dishes hot and around the same time, AND kept checking in on us to make sure we had everything we needed. The portions were great for the price, It was all so good my mouth was crying happy tears. PLEASE eat here!

We really love this restaurant. Located right in the heart of Solano Ave. Mr. C gave my husband and…read moreI excellent service and our food was excellent. I felt like I was with family having dinner. The huge serving of fried chicken was so crispy and delicious. We also ordered bar b que and a few sides. My experience was so exceptional that we decided to have our annual Christmas luncheon there today. The owner Elizabeth is so organized and professional. She went above and beyond what we expected paying attention to every single detail. I really owe her a debt of gratitude for such a job well done. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. I certainly appreciate all of the work that was done to make our event so memorable.

The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint. The atmosphere was warm and inviting,…read moreand we will definitely be back. As for the prices, dining out has gotten expensive just about everywhere, but this place was absolutely worth it.

the food was really good even to go. that really all i have to say that was good…read more i went there to order to go. there were around 3-4 tables with people that were eating there and we were the only ones ordering togo. our order wasn't big, it was a normal seafood boil with garlic noodles. thats it. we waited around 10-15 minutes at first before wondering where our food was. i noticed that the couple that was eating there had ordered another bag for to go after we had ordered and they got their food before us. we gave them the benefit of the doubt and continued waiting. in total we waited 30-40 minutes for a TO GO order of two items. we asked them where our food was and the waitress checked it. it was never sent to the kitchen because they had computer issues but what i was confused about is why were we the only ones with an order problem and not any of the people that came after us ordering to go as well. i am also confused why the waiters were walking around serving everyone else and not noticing that we've been sitting there for so long. and the restaurant was not packed AT ALL. no one thought "why are they sitting there for so long after ordering 30 minuted ago?" after checking in with her, the waitress was very apologetic and offered for a free appetizer. we ordered cajun fries. we got home and the cajun fries were normal fries with no seasoning at all. are we serious?

I would have posted pictures but I was too busy licking my fingers of the yummy snow crab and…read moreshrimp boil we ordered. We got the Garlic Butter Sauce Mild. It was tangy with just the right amount of heat. Anymore pepper would have been too hot for my palate. That Hard boiled egg in the boil sauce was heaven in a bite! We also ordered The Gumbo it was legit. We come from a family who makes a lot of gumbo. The Broth and the ham and sausage in it were yummy. Will definitely come back.

Probably one of the worst seafood and dining experiences I've ever had honestly and I reallllly had…read morehigh hopes for this place. First off, we called ahead to make sure they had fresh crawfish over the phone they said it was in season and fresh. When we got there we confirmed with the waitress again and she said it was fresh but it was not only frozen but borderline inedible and I'm shocked they served something that was essentially rotting from the inside out. The inside was BLACK and soggy!! Chinese all you can eat buffets have better quality than this. It was actually so bad I couldn't even continue eating it. The price was atrocious for that as well ($25 for 1lb, $22 for half). Service was just as bad. The two waitresses seemed like they hated being there and took forever to get us menus, took even longer to take our order and she just sat behind the counter and ate instead of bringing us water or utensils. They never once came back to check in on us after dropping the food off. The catfish was BLAND despite it looking seasoned which was shocking and the short ribs looked and tasted boiled as you can see in the photo. Just overall horrible quality. I'm actually sad about this spot! Just moved to the east bay from sf and it looked promising. Just was an unfortunate disappointment.

Delicious. I will definitely be back. Employees are great. Everything is clean in organized.read more

When I first walked in, I was struck by how dirty the glass entryway was before going upstairs. A…read morefly was buzzing around my face right at the start. As I climbed the stairs, the smell was off-putting. Once I entered the buffet area, it got worse. One buffet table was even propped up by a dirty rag. The booths had food splattered inside and out, and none of the windows were clean. Even the napkin dispensers looked grimy. The food safety was concerning. The food in the chafers weren't hot, It didn't feel like safe temperatures were maintained at all. I ordered a glass of red wine, and even the glass was dirty. Frankly, I couldn't believe this place would pass a health inspection. I was genuinely worried about getting sick. I stuck to salad and strawberries, 1 tried the shrimp but it was mushy and unpleasant. It's unbelievable how much this buffet cost for what we got absolutely NOT worth the money. You could spend the same or less elsewhere for a far better seafood experience. This place was disgusting NEVER AGAIN!

Overall experience disappointed me enough to go out of my way to leave this review…read more Now, I adore seafood boil so this was disheartening. We came in at 6:45-7; we ordered cajun fries, a seafood combo, garlic noodles, & some steamed rice. Canjun fries to start, was the only thing that tasted good. Garlic noodles were bland and consistency was too soft; I expected from the reviews stating "stand-out" garlic noodles it would taste exceptional, but instead they're noodles with a whisper of garlic. The seafood boil was probably the worst. They definitely gave us the scraped leftovers of the pot, poured in boiling water, and called it a day. ABSOLUTELY NO FLAVOR. We kept trying to dig into the bag and giving it an absurd amount of chances to eventually discover better flavor using all my faith, only to be left so dissatisfied. It was supposed to be a mix of Canjun and Garlic Butter flavor, but the better description compares to orange water with chopped vegetable bits. No richness, no gloves given, flavor and viscosity similar to water, and the seafood definitely wasn't fresh either as it caused our stomachs to feel pretty sick after. I felt so shocked I experienced a seafood boil that could hold no flavor especially when you consider all the seasonings and preparation that goes into it. I left feeling sad having to pay for an inadequate dinner.

I tried calling in to place a pickup order... and after nine calls with no answer, I gave up…read more Decided to DoorDash it for pickup instead. Forty-five minutes later, I roll in, and there's the lady just standing there. At that point, I couldn't help but wonder: if you were free enough to stare into space, could you maybe have answered the phone? Anyway, I grab my order and head home. The garlic noodles? Barely any garlic flavor, and the noodles were stuck together like they were holding on for dear life. I ordered one mild and one spicy -- except they both tasted the same: SPICY AS H*LL. And this is coming from someone with a high spice tolerance. The shrimp? Way too soft, almost mushy. And some of the clams came with just the shell -- like a cruel little seafood prank. But the chicken wings hit. Austin Yee

Date: 3/27/2026 Time: 7:25 PM 68° Cool…read more My male companion asked where I wanted to have dinner this evening. I had a taste for Chilean sea bass. A search on this website resulted in Marica having it on their menu. He booked a 7:30 PM reservation for two. We arrived early. What started out as a not too pleasant experience for us was the attitude of the guy who greeted us when we entered the restaurant. Attitude bordered on rudeness (3 star). We somewhat tolerated it, not knowing what to expect next. The restaurant was filled with diners, and the only available seating was not far from the front door. Oh, the chill was in the air, and my not wearing a sweater and/or light jacket to stay warm had me shivering. I had to brave the element (LOL). Since there was no Chilean sea bass on their daily special menu, it took a little longer for my companion and I to peruse the menu, and decide what entrees we were willing to have. Usually I would order an Arnold Palmer as a beverage; however, this time I decided to be adventurous - reisling peach spritz please - to whet my appetite. My date had the Temescal pilsner. Eats: Grilled salmon arange ginger saffron blanc beurre, roasted potatoes and vegetables. Korean short ribs, honey garlic gochujang marinade, mashed potatoes and vegetables. Our meals were on point and bomb-diggity delicious. The arange ginger saffron was perfect with the carrot. It reminded me of glazed carrots. The green beans were fresh and not overcooked. Ooh, the Korean pork ribs were tender and that sauce was sweet and had a subtle kick of spiciness. (Definitely a perfect complement for the pork ribs.) I have to admit the chef knew how to burn. Food tasted so good that figuratively speaking y'all gotta slap the cook and his mama. Ambiance: Comfy and casual. Despite the dining area is small, still it is a great restaurant for dining on a Friday evening. From my perspective and vivid imagination with the indoor lighting, it exuded a romantic atmosphere. Only in my mind I can hear soft jazz in the background. What convinced me to give Marica a 5 star rating? It was none other than Enriqueta, our waitress. She was pleasant, attentive and so accommodating. The chef lost our order ticket; thus, the wait time for our meal took a bit longer than we anticipated. She came to the rescue and comped us with dessert - chocolate souffle with homemade vanilla ice cream. It certainly was a gesture of kindness to have my date and me smiling from ear to ear. Return visit? Yes, mos def...not the rapper for Chilean sea bass. Enriqueta said I can always call to find out what their daily special is.

We made a reservation for Oakland Restaurant Week and decided on the black cod and the three course…read morespecial menu which consisted of fresh corn and shrimp cream soup sweet and delish, Prince Edward Island Mussels my fave, claypot salmon with signature rice which had a real kick to it, especially the rice, followed by orange creme brulee, tangy and tasty. Service was attentive. Somehow though we ordered the black cod we got the oxtail but notified them immediately and they replaced it with the black cod and gave us a complimentary pannacotta for the mistake. Food was great, just wish there wasn't a quick to the special rice