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    Pirates Kitchen

    4.3 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Full house head on shrimp
    Brenda I.

    Ordered this today and it was an absolute hit. We got the lemon pepper/ garlic butter shrimp & the full house head on shrimp. It was amazing and every last shrimpy was consumed! Thank you!

    Cynthia M.

    Tanya was amazing! She was welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to make sure our dining experience was perfect. She checked on us regularly, answered our questions with a smile, and made us feel valued as customers. Great food and exceptional service from Tanya--highly recommend!

    I come in 10:20pm and they say it's close but on maps it's saying close until 11pm it's really bad when hours operation don't match and say one thing and you drive log way because you expect you still have time and just because employees decide to close early I drive

    Ken C.

    In the Long Beach/Cerritos area, we are lucky to have several options for quality seafood boils. I chose to come to Pirates Kitchen this time because I was able to order snow crab, shrimp, and popcorn shrimp. I came in on a Friday and service was great. I did order a little too much food; however, I really enjoyed everything. If you're looking to order a seafood boil combo, it is a little on the pricey side here; however, I was pleased with the portion sizes. Unlike some of the other seafood spots, I would have loved if they had stations to wash hands as seafood boils get very messy! I have them throw my seafood boil into a mix of all three of their sauces and I order level 3 "Hot" level spicy. The shrimp is good, but it did get overcooked in the very temperature hot sauces in the bag. Their snow crab legs were so huge that I thought that they accidentally gave me king crab. The popcorn shrimp was delicious, it's a generous portion, and they serve it with cajun fries. The only thing that could have made that better for me would have been a nice cocktail sauce with strong horseradish. I definitely would come again. If you are free, they have a great lunch special during the week before 3pm where you can get 2lbs shrimp for $20. The thing is that I can't pass up their crab, which was incredibly meaty and delicious.

    Rebecca C.

    Craving a seafood feast? Head over to Pirates Kitchen for a VIBE that's all about good times, great food, great service, and even BETTER deals! For just $20, you can get 2 pounds of head-on shrimp! BEST seafood deal anywhere! (lowk beats dineLA) Here's what we devoured: * Snow Crab Legs * Butterfly Shrimp * Chowder Fries * Fish Tacos * Soy Garlic Wings * Seafood Cream Pasta * Kimchi Fried Rice * 2-Pound Shrimp with Potatoes & Sausage Casual vibes, perfect for groups of all sizes! Make sure to check them out!

    Sooo good  This our go to shrimp spot can't beat the price, taste or the service!!
    Silvia R.

    The food is sooo good This is definitely our favorite place to grab some shrimp They have amazing food deals and amazing service!!

    Ferlene E.

    Really like this place I come a lot and bring my fam and friends for the 2 pounds for $20 deal. The fries are really yummy and the food is great, but went yesterday and omg the bathroom is disgusting!!! It made me scared to eat there because if you can't keep your bathroom clean makes me think how's the kitchen? Please clean the bathroom I couldn't even sit down to pee cause I was so disgusted. Other than that thanks for the awesome deals! And this place isn't bad for the prices.

    Jayla R.

    This is my go to seafood spot. The price is the star of the show. I usually get the two pound special. The sauce is a 7/10 and some nights it's not as good as the last depending on who's in the kitchen. But for the price the gamble is worth it when you're craving a seafood boil. The add ons can get pricey. (I think they do that to make up for the deals) but do taste good. I've had some of their noodles and tacos as well, and they're also pretty good.

    Butterfly shrimp
    Emilyn A.

    Loved my experience here at Pirates Kitchen! I dined here with my family over the weekend and was so impressed with the yummy food and the amazing service. We ordered the butterfly shrimp and Cajun fries with a chipotle aioli to start us off, and this was incredible! Everything was so well seasoned and the chipotle aioli was so flavorful and perfectly balanced with the food. We then ordered 2 lbs of shrimp and one lb of mussels with the full house sauce, spice level 2. I would say I have a pretty high spice tolerance and I didn't find spice level 2 (medium) to be spicy at all but that's just me. Next time I'd be curious to try spice level 3 or 4. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to try it again soon!

    Maryssa G.

    10/10 would definitely come back for not only is the staff so friendly they are beyond honest my cousin left money that fell out of her wallet and we called the next day and they held it the seasoning amazing their prices are beyond amazing

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    Maria C.

    Amazing service and the price is so reasonable $20 for 2 pounds of shrimp any variety!! Butter garlic the one i ordered.. very good!! I add in potatoes and corn, for $25. It's a lot! Nice location and ambience is good! Must try!!

    Niko D.

    Came here for my birthday dinner tonight and it was hands down amazing. Food was great and the atmosphere gave me that kick to eat like a pirate. We ordered 2 lbs of shrimp, snow crab, king crab and lobster tail. We added some corn and sausage with some sides of rice. The heat levels range from 1-5 and we ordered level 3 "hot" for all our food with a side cup of level 4 "extra hot". We got the full house seasoning which I would highly recommend. The service was spectacular! We joined the wait list on our way to the restaurant and the table was ready once we arrived. Highly recommend joining the wait list 20-30 mins prior to arriving. Drinks and food were served quick and in a timely manner.

    Noelle H.

    Pirates Kitchen Artesia 11688 South St #107, Artesia, CA 90701 - 5/5 2/5 ($) free plaza parking - 2LBS OF HEAD ON SHRIMP FOR $20 ‼ Calling all seafood boil lovers, the deal of the century is available @pirates Everything was SOOOO delicious! Just watching back the video makes me hungry The "all in sauce" was SOOOO good. It was the perfect combo of salty but also had a hint of sweetness. If I'm being honest, the only thing I felt like I was missing was my Filipino spicy vinegar with onion and garlic The sides that they provide are also delicious and very filling, so you will definitely be full after this trip. The lemon pepper and soy garlic wings were chefs kiss, and they tasted EVEN better dipped in the ranch. We also ordered Cajun fries and onion rings which were both delicious, but the shrimp is DEFINITELY the best seller. If you're in the Artesia area, DEF don't miss out on Pirates Kitchen Order info ‧ ** 2lbs of shrimp (all in sauce) w/ corn and sausage ** Lemon pepper wings ** Soy garlic wings ** Cajun fries ** Onion rings ** Steamed rice more info - 11:30AM-10:30PM DAILY

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    Get the peeled shrimp, full house flavor. Can't ever go wrong! Alex will take care of you.

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    3 months ago

    Great customer service, food and vibes! I recommend this spot , most definitely my go to spot !

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    4 months ago

    Staff are super nice and food is delicious and fresh. I recommend this place if you like seafood

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    Absolutely terrible! Don't waste your money plus they never answer the phone, super unprofessional

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    Food and service is always amazing , nice chill spot to eat and hangout with friends, Tanya was great helping out!

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    Great food and service is always good me and my family love going there. Drinks are good and not bad prices

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    Ask the Community - Pirates Kitchen

    Do you take reservations? I would like to have my birthday here and we would be a party of 8 people on a Saturday night

    Yes, we can take reservations. Please call the store to make reservations.

    Do you guys serve uni pasta?

    Unfortunately, we don’t have Uni Pasta. However, our jambalaya pasta is so delicious. You should try out. Ask server to put extra shrimp for asking questions on Yelp

    Isn't that here a outside patio?

    There are few outside seating but they are not part of our restaurant.

    Is it back to $1 oysters yet?

    Hello, thank you for reaching out! Unfortunately, it is not back yet. Keep a look out though. It may be in the near future!

    Hi, are you Open thanksgiving day?

    Yes, we’re open 11:30-9:00(last seating 8:00)

    Hi, is there a current happy hour menu? beer, oysters, etc...Thanks!!

    Hello, we have lunch special everyday 11:30am to 3pm, 2lb shrimp for $15. Also every Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-11:30pm buy one soju carafe get next one half off. Thank you!

    What time does happy hour start and finish ? You don't say that anywhere on here. Also what's included and prices for happy hour. You should state that info.

    Everyday from 11:30- 3:00pm, it's only for 2lbs head on shrimp for $15! Hope to see you soon (:

    Do you happy hour on weekends?

    Yes, we have lunch special! 2lb shrimp for $15, everyday from 11:30am to 3pm:)

    Can I order $1 oysters Togo?

    Unfortunately our oysters are currently not available to go. We currently do not have the appropriate takeout supplies for raw items. The beer and oyster promotions were made as an incentive for dine-in customers. Hope you join us sometime! Thank… Read more

    When is happy hour and is the 2lb for $15 during happy hour?

    Yes $15 during happy hour

    Are there and when are there dollar beers and oysters?

    From what I seen posted on their Instagram page, they rotate the $1 beers and $1 oysters everyday . Follow them on Instagram for upcoming specials 😊

    Is the $1 oyster/$1 drink happy hour still on going?

    Yes, we are still doing the dollar beer and oysters. It is available from open until last call every day.:)

    Are the $1 oysters during happy hour?

    All day, every day!:)

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    Stinkin Crawfish of Lakewood

    Stinkin Crawfish of Lakewood

    4.3
    (750 reviews)
    4.4 mi
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    We were a group of four couples--old-time friends getting together for the holidays--and we had a…read moregreat experience here. The place was busy, but our server, Cindy, was wonderful. She patiently took all our orders with a cheerful attitude and made sure everything was correct. The food was good, came out in a timely manner, and Cindy checked on us regularly to see if we needed anything else. Toward the end of the meal, she kindly split the check per couple, which we really appreciated. The best part? We were surprised with fried Oreos and ice cream on the house--such an unexpected and delicious treat! Then, to top it off, the manager came by and offered us a second round of fried Oreos and ice cream, also on the house. How cool is that? Nice place, good food, and excellent service. Highly recommend!

    Respectably tasty and worthy of a bib. The biggest difference between this spot and its…read morecompetitors? The sauce in the bag felt a bit... watered down like it went for a swim before meeting the seafood. For a party of four, we ordered: SHRIMP LOVER COMBO, LOBSTER ROLL, SIDE OF RICE, BASKET OF SEASONED FRIES, AND MAD DOG XXX SAUCE on the side. Portion-wise, we left comfortably full and only slightly questioning our life choices. The Shrimp Lover Combo can't be modified. We chose Stinkin' Special and Spicy, which came with a plastic glove so you can dig in like a civilized gremlin. The Stinkin' Special was a generous blasts of Old Bay and enough garlic to ward off vampires. The Mad Dog sauce wasn't shock-your-soul spicy, but it definitely lingered. I was still feeling its friendly burn hours later and well into the evening. The LOBSTER ROLLL was tasty but fleeting. It's one of those dishes that makes you realize the meal is almost over right when you're hitting peak satisfaction. A little emotional damage there. We wrapped it all up with deep-fried Oreos and ice cream, which was an instant win. Sweet, cooling relief after all that heat. Tip: Sign up to their text newsletter at the restaurant and enjoy a free basket of fries. BTW, their website is down. :(

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    Inside party of 15
    The medium crawfish aftermath. Soooo bomb
    The medium crawfish aftermath. Soooo bomb
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    The Original Fish Company

    The Original Fish Company

    4.1
    (3k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    This is my second time at this restaurant. I had a great experience during both visits…read more This time, I ordered a cup of Manhattan Chowder and a grilled shrimp and scallop salad. Both were delicious! I especially enjoyed the shrimp and scallop salad and the yummy truffle vinaigrette. The seafood was cooked to perfection. The salad was fresh and tasty.

    Well we were very disappointed on our visit! There is lots…read moreof parking, the vibe is good ( inside). Old school restaurant with booths and big wood bar. Hostess & mater D not very friendly or warm. Our waitress left something to be desired too. It's like they were just going through the motions. We were seated outside on the side - I think we were forgotten about bc we waited awhile for service. We ordered the ahi tostados; they were good. Pricey for two. We ordered fat bastard oysters but were told they ran out ( @ 5:30) . My husband's cioppino was horrible - one shrimp, empty shells, one piece of crap, a spoonful of linguine ( Nicks on 2 is better). Not to mention the cheesy toast ..... ha My mahi mahi was flat & bland , the waitress suggested the mango salsa, there was no salsa it was diced mango , no spice no flavor, I ordered to sides of veggies; two pieces of broccoli with no flavor & a carrot & two zucchini pieces. We left & my husband's comment was well that was a lack luster of a meal & extremely disappointing, my comment was; I could've made my dish & done it better . At least I didn't have to do the dishes! The cocktails were good & the sourdough rolls delicious Save your $200.00 -there's better restaurants

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    The Original Fish Company
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    San Pedro Fish Market And Restaurant

    San Pedro Fish Market And Restaurant

    3.4
    (2.7k reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    Visited after 12 years and while is not the same fish market from back then, I'm impressed with the…read morenew (temporary) location. Wife and I visited on Friday at around 1 ish and these are a few new things we found: 1) Parking is a $20 flat rate, credit card only accepted. The lot seemed small compared to the old location. 2) There's no fish market, there's 1 window where you order your food and drinks off a menu and it gets delivered to your table. Before you order though, get a table and check the number on it 'cause they'll ask you for it once you place your order. 3) Bathrooms are bigger and cleaner lol 4) Right next to the boardwalk, real nice to watch cruise ships and naval boats passing by. Food was still delicious, a little pricey but if you are a Costco member, I recommend you get the InKind gift cards, they take them and that's a huge saver. Staff was real nice and helpful, we had fun chatting with Rosa, whose been working for the market for over 20 years, real cool lady. We are already planning a trip back, this time though with our whole fam and looking forward to see Rosa again.

    Dear Yelp, Do you have zero star as an option? I would like…read moreto let the future customers know that this place is horrible. We made a reservation and had to wait for an hour just to get a table. At the table, you have to wait another hour for the food. 2 hours of wait with the reservation, This place have a habit overbooking. The Super Tray is did not live up to the expectation. It was too salty and only few pcs of shrimps and mushy fish fillet. What surprised us the most was the lobster that was given to us was just a shell! I appreciate that they have replaced the lobster with a new one but I just want to let the future customers know that please do check the food closely, there might be something wrong with your order too after waiting for 2 hours! Sorry but this place is just one and done. Bye overrated overpriced San Pedro Fish Market Long Beach.

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    San Pedro Fish Market's World Famous Shrimp Tray and garlic bread.
    San Pedro Fish Market's World Famous Shrimp Tray and garlic bread.
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    The Burger Snob smash burger
    Entrance to the San Pedro Fish Market Restaurant.

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    Entrance to the San Pedro Fish Market Restaurant.
    L V Chinese Seafood Restaurant

    L V Chinese Seafood Restaurant

    4.0
    (673 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    By far the best Chinese restaurant in the city of Long Beach. I was told to come here on the advice…read moreof one of my clients. She did not let me down as we walked in and noticed how truly authentic it was going to look. Chinese decor on the walls and boxes of restaurant supples in the corners. Just as it should be. The bonus was that they had a TV showing the NBA Finals when we arrived. Pretty nice touch and in the back of the restaurant so as not to distract everyone. We went with a couple of our favorite dishes to run along and the Chicken Lo Mein was pretty good. Crispy pieces of chicken and soft noodles and veggies to go with it. We chose to get Mongolian Beef and it was absolutely fantastic. Crispy celery, green onions and decent sized pieces of meat in a terrific sauce. I would love to try to replicate that. My wife wanted a shrimp dish so she ordered the honey walnut and it even looked good to me when they brought it. She loves egg rolls, so she got a four piece and said they were pretty good. My biggest wow of the visit was their vegetable fried rice. MY GOD. I dont know what they season or flavor it with, but every fork full of rice that i ate, it was this sense of flavor that reminded me of butter or something else. I really loved the sensation i experienced from this particular dish. I am really curious on what it actually is. I will definitely be ordering out or coming in for Chinese because that reminded of many other places that put out fantastic dishes.

    I came here for lunch and honestly I wish I came here sooner…read more They have a ton of options on their lunch specials and everything is reasonably priced. I lunched with a friend and shared two things: -moo shu chicken ($13.95) -salt & pepper tofu ($13.95) I've never had moo shu anything before and I am now a moo shu fan 4ever. Apparently the version here come pre-wrapped, but I didn't mind since I was a first timer. The wrapper functions a lot like a tortilla, but much more delicate. I like the mixture of chicken, wood ear mushrooms and cabbage maybe? Textually it's crunchy and I like that in the soft wrapper. The salt & pepper tofu is sautéed with jalapeños which give it a nice kick. It's not your classic version of the this dish because the tofu is cubed into bite sized pieces and tastes a little more peanut-y than salt and pepper-y, but I didn't mind it. It was great over white rice. L V is perfect for a quick Chinese fix. Lunch specials are just a bonus.

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    Dining Room
    These green beans tho! Yum!
    These green beans tho! Yum!
    Best Vegetable Fried Rice I've Ever Had! EVER

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