It's been a minute since I've have had a seafood boil and man was this place was worth the wait!!…read more I came with a friend on a Wednesday night and thankfully it wasn't too busy. As for food we got the Combo 2 and our choices were shrimp, clams and snow crab. We went with the Torpedo sauce for our boil cause it was a mixture of all their other sauces (garlic butter, classic cajun and lemon pepper) and we got it at a medium spice level. And oh boy oh boy did it set our mouths on fire but in the best way possible!! The sauce was everything we wanted it to be, spicy, savory, garlicky, tangy and just pure indulgence. To calm the heat though we also got cajun fries, rice, Thai tea and Jasmine milk tea. Sharing a meal with a friend is always nice but sharing a meal with a friend here is great. I believe food is the ultimate uniter and I'm happy we chose to go here!! My one and only con is just the location because it was a bit sketchy especially at night but the food and service was so good I think it's still worth it to go.

This place is a decently sized restaurant in a small strip mall. There is a TV playing sports and a…read morefew advertisements of their food on the walls and windows. The menu lists market price for their seafood, but nowhere to physically see the prices so you must ask the waiter. I ordered a pound of head on shrimp in spicy torpedo sauce (their house combination sauce) and some mild cajun fries for sharing. The shrimp was well cooked and a nice aroma of garlic lingered from the chunks of garlic visible in the sauce. The sauce had decently chunky bits which adhered to the shrimp well enough and was delicious with a nice kick of heat. The shrimp were less than fresh but perfectly palatable. The Cajun fries were lightly seasoned, with a crisp (but not too crunchy) coating, similar to the exterior of an onion ring. They were great for snacking and whetted my appetite well. All in the food was good, but I just wish the shrimp was fresher to lend some subtle sweetness and fresh feeling to the dish.

June 14 , 12PM…read more Experience at the very start was nothing short of amazing. Arisbeth was welcoming and kind; not to mention extremely patient with our large group. The kitchen delivered a spectacular seafood feast that was fresh and hot for our group of 32 celebrating my mother's birthday. Despite the massive size of our party, Anthony and the supporting team was prompt, highly organized, and incredibly accommodating. They went above and beyond to ensure our group was perfectly taken care of.

I recommend joining the Yelp list before you drive there - it can get busy. Staff all seemed very…read morefamiliar with the process and were able to advise on sizes. There is a large parking lot so parking should be a breeze. I don't eat seafood but my family loved it! It's pretty loud in there which is great because my family can be loud.

Great casual spot! Their rolls are great I love the tacos too. The lobster mac & cheese has decent…read moreamount of lobster meat. Prices were a little on the higher side but can understand that's what's needed in these times to stay open. Another big pro is the ample amount of parking in the back!

Food: Pretty solid! Had Connecticut style with fries. Roll was tasty. Buuuuut…read more.... Value: VERY pricey for serving size. Roll was small, imo, for 23.50. Fries were another 6 for hardly any. Kind of prohibitive pricing for casual drop ins. Especially if you order a beer. I know it's South Bay, but bummer. Atmosphere: walls covered in punk records, music gear, and skate decks. Rad! Except.... the pumping music was straight out of "songs covered by Glee." WTF. Excruciating. Like being in a crappy clothing store in a mall. Booooo. Dining in can't both be expensive and a challenge of endurance. Awful. Incoherent. Service: bartender/manager (he said he was manager to a woman he was flirting with, so I'll assume he was) told me the decoration was just decoration. Ok. Weird. Verdict: pass. Not worth $$ or dealing with the vibe. Footnote: bartender guy wore an earbud -- owners should kaibosh that nonsense.

This place is a hidden gem! You don't see many seafood boil spots in Torrance and we were glad to…read morefind something local that isn't a Boiling Crab. The restaurant is very clean and organized. Our server was so sweet and welcoming. She walked us through the options and made recommendations based on our party. For a party of 3, we ordered one pound of shrimp, one pound of snow crab, and half pound of clams. The staff recommended mixing their sauces and it definitely hit the spot. The seafood was fresh and meaty and the garlicky, spicy sauce kicked the flavor up a notch. We also ordered a side of fries to share and the dip it came with was amazing as well. The price is very reasonable! It was definitely bang for your buck. They have happy hours that span a good chunk of the day so definitely take advantage of that. Will definitely be back to support a local small business.

Order: Shrimp Burrito, carne asada burrito, fries, calamari, chips. Garlic bread, rice, bang bang…read moresauce Pros: Reasonable prices, pleasant customer service,cleanliness was on point. The music was good and sports were available if that's your thing Cons: It took 30 minutes to receive our appetizers and at that time I was told they could not fulfill a portion of my order, I withdrew my order of rice and bang bang sauce. After 30 more minutes most of our order came out with the exception of the garlic bread. I was told that it takes a significant amount of time to make and asked if i wanted something else instead. I felt an hour for two burritos was excessive so declined adding anything else. Moments later my bread appeared. It took a full hour and some change to receive our order which I thought was unreasonable, especially since at this point we were the only patrons. Overall: Food was alright, reasonably priced, and portions were aligned with the price. However, I would recommend ordering ahead or anticipate a long wait time. When we went we were one of two patrons but it seemed they had a fair stream of take out orders. I frequent the area but do not live nearby and nothing caught my attention enough to return.

On Sunday March 22, 2026 we had another fantastic meal with a. Beautiful view of king harbor!!…read more The food was amazing and delicious ! The seafood combo was amazing as was the pad Thai , drunken noodle and fish filet ! The sticky mango rice was "to die for" ! As always service was prompt , friendly and amazing! Highly recommended as SHIMP LOVERS always delivers a memorable evening TRY IT and see

We've been going to this Shrimp Lover location for years and have celebrated many birthdays and…read moreother special occasions here. This past weekend, we realized we haven't visited this place for several months so we decided to go for dinner. The parking here is usually packed but there's a lot of parking spaces, so it isn't too much of a bother. We were surprised to see a few changes in the store - good changes. Part of the store has been renovated to accommodate a cloud kitchen (Thai cuisine). They were closed when we came so we'll have to try next time. They've removed the signature Polaroid photos of customers who have dined with them (which I kinda missed seeing) as well as the fishing net that hung on the ceiling. These changes gave the place a cleaner look. What hasn't changed? The same friendly staff who have been there for years. Our server even recognized us and said it was nice to see us again. The menu had a little more added to it but the usual Cajun seafood boil remains the highlight. They now accept credit cards again but the option to pay cash is still available. Since there were only two of us, we only ordered the Cajun seafood boil, the Cajun fries, fresh coconut juice, and their new dessert - coconut pandan cake (this is a must try). At the end of the night, we came to an agreement that the flavor of their seafood boil is still our personal favorite. We've dined at other seafood boil places but The Shrimp Lover is one that we'll always come back to.

This still is our go-to source restaurant for fish…read more It's counter service with indoor and outdoor seating, very casual but full-service style spirit delivering your meal with self-service elements of helping yourself to beverages The prices, portions and quality are the best options for a full and fling meal for under $20 per adult and under $10 for kids meals... healthy food options, fresh food, customizable and cooked to order. The service is friendly and the process of ordering is self-intuitive and easy and the time process is quick knowing it is custom cooked to order for every customer that can be 10-15 mins or so and you can be in and out dining in quickly or take a meal "to-go" quicker. The steak is or was, mediocre. This is a seafood restaurant and specialty. If you come here, I'd say don't do the surf and turf (steak) but opt for more seafood. The shrimp grilled in the shell is lackluster because the shrimp often sticks into the shell and dry out, harder to eat and less delicious, in my opinion. All of the fishes that are grilled are great and the best options.

Came here for the first time, and was expecting a bit more than the usual fish place Ensenada's…read moredown the street. Cashier was courteous but the ambiance was not. It was hot outside so opted to go inside, it was HOT inside, they had no A/C so that itself was already strike one. Wanted to try some crab cakes, it was brought to me, it was burnt. Strike 2 What really annoyed me was when I wanted some salt for my salmon, I find what looks like rust on the salt shaker lid. Disgusting. Food (salmon) (fish and chips) was DELICIOUS I will say besides the overly toasted crab cakes. I'll give it a 3/5 for now, the food saved my ranking.

If you know, you know -- The Crab Shack is tucked away in that back parking structure where Marie…read moreCallender's used to be, surrounded by a few other restaurants. It's one of those "low-key hidden but worth finding" spots. Don't let the location fool you! I went on a Tuesday during the week when it wasn't busy at all -- nice and chill vibes. But babyyy once 6 PM hit? Dinner time activated. The crowd definitely started rolling in and you could feel the energy shift. So just know traffic picks up later in the evening if you're planning a visit. Now let's get into what matters: The staff? Super attentive and kind. I love when servers check on you just enough without hovering. And the food came out HOT. Not warm. Not "it's been sitting." I'm talking steaming, fresh, straight-to-the-table heat -- which is exactly how a crab boil should hit. Portions were generous because I was overly stuffed and still had plenty left over for the next day (which honestly might be the best part). Nothing like reheating a seafood boil and running it back. Thank you for hosting me and my guest -- we had such a good experience. I'll definitely be back for my next crab boil fix lol

I love me a good seafood boil and unfortunately this place was not that…read more The wait is long, prices are high, quality is below average, and flavor is lacking.... We waited for 30 minutes to be seated even though plenty of tables were open, waited another 30 minutes to place an order, waited another 40 minutes until the food came out. At least the decor was "cute" pretty standard for a seafood boil and had TVs. We got 3 pounds of shrimp with the flavor mix and the spiciest level of heat in addition to some Cajun fries. The seafood was so bland and the fries were so dry with little to no seasoning.

I came here with four people for lunch, and our server Serenity was super helpful in explaining…read moreeverything. We decided on Combo #2 with Rockin Sauce (Medium heat). The snow crab, crawfish, mussels, and shrimp were incredibly fresh. Compared to Boiling Crab, their sauce is thicker and richer in flavor. The Medium heat was just right for us, but it might be a bit too spicy for others. We also ordered the Lobster fries, which really balanced the heat from the sauce--a perfect match! For drinks, we got strawberry and mango lemonade, and while both were great, my daughter loved the mango. The place is clean and has a great atmosphere. I'm definitely planning to come back.

Everything was good until we found a piece of paper stuck to the claw of a crawfish with words of…read more"keep frozen" etc. then the server doesn't even check or look at it, and says it was just seasoning. Lol she brings it back to the manager and was like " it was from the packaging".. why is it in our food ? If you prepare food why would anyone want to have paper in there that has writing on their food. Terrible service and lazy. Saw them come by a few times and made other people try to pack their own food. Idk how they have four stars.