Am I a *little* crazy for driving 1.5 hours from SF just to try out a new seafood boil spot? Possibly...and left not disappointed. I enjoy more of an "asian" taste when it comes to seafood boil flavors, so the fact that this place has hotpot only made my expectations higher. Prices are fair, and there were empty spots with no line by the time I left (6PM). I ordered 1lb of head on shrimp, clam, and mussel with the combo of potatoes, corn and sausage, with a side of garlic noodles. The highlight is the Simmer Sauce, which is a sweet, spicy, and a little savory/garlicky. The medium packed a kick, so I would definitely get mild for the low spice tolerance people. Shrimp was huge and tasted pretty fresh. Clams varied in size with some clam meat being smaller than others. Mussels were solid, but I noticed we had a couple of closed shells. The garlic noodles paired perfectly with everything, acting both as carbs and great for dipping in the sauce. Although this place beats most if not all seafood boils in the bay area, I had to wait about 30min for my garlic noodles. My server claimed they were making a new batch, but it was a little disappointing having mostly finished everything before they were served. I also had to flag my server down instead of them coming over for updates on my order and getting my bill. The seafood boil came within 10min otherwise though. read more

Simmer Claw Bar - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

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I doordashed from here for a large gathering of 12 people. 2 Family combos (house sauce med) + 1 combo (sausage/corn/potato) Garlic noodles Fried shrimp Shaking beef The whole shrimps were HUGE and tender, not rubbery at all. We were pleasantly surprised and guests were satisfied. The crawfish were big as well. The star was the sauce though. Perfectly addictive umami! read more

Simmer Claw Bar is always delicious. At first, I didn't know what to expect from a restaurant that served both hot pot and a seafood boil- it's kind of a weird combination. After trying both multiple times, I can say without a doubt that Simmer Claw Bar has nailed every meal I've eaten there. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is really casual and laid back.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Simmer also has a pretty good selection of drinks, including soju, beers, and cocktails. The only thing to note is that hot pot and seafood boil tables only sit 4, so keep that in mind if you have a large party! Oh, make sure to try the garlic noodles- they're to die for! read more

We ordered combo 1 and added Kobe beef more. Broth looks so yummy. I love Tomyam broth. It has some kick of sourness a bit then blend it in with the sweetness of all veggies we had. Our waitress was very nice and patient. They were a bit busy on Sunday evening but no waiting time for us. I saw one kid got her prize from the game booth. Good experience here. We will come back. I would love to give 5 stars but my son took 1 stars out due to the flies. read more

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I really love coming here for lunch or dinner. It's one of my go to places in Rohnert Park. My favorite item to get is the Garlic Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken. Recently, I tried that and I also got the Shrimp Spring Rolls and Crab Rangoons. As usual the food was good and the servers checked in on us regularly. The Shrimp Spring Rolls were my highlight; they were light, fresh, and the peanut sauce was delicious. Unfortunately, instead of my usual 5 stars, I'll have to do 3 stars instead because the latest time I came here for dinner, I found a hair in my Garlic Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken. It was super unfortunate. I understand that these things happen but when we informed the staff they simple took the food away and didn't address it at all. There was no apology, or any form of additional service to acknowledge what had happened. I'll probably come back here at some point as this has not been my usual experience but I was definitely disappointed. read more

Simmer Claw Bar - Garlic Noodles with Lemongrass Chicken - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

I love this place. I enjoy a good seafood boil and this place does them right. The happy hour is one of the best deals in the county with $5 pint draft beers, including IPAs. If you love seafood, boils, and other inspired Asian cuisine, this is the place to visit. read more

It was my first time going to there it was very delicious and the service was great and they gave us bibs and our clothes dirty and gloves to wear so it doesn't get our hands dirty read more

I had the best time of my life. The service is beyond great. The flavors will get you lost, looking back for more. [[HIGHLIGHT]]What a great establishment in and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have the best weekly specials! (Ask your server) Worth your money and time. Great people, great food. It doesn't get any better than this. Monday $1 wings Wednesday $1oysters Thursday - Karaoke $2 shots if you sing. And more! read more

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When your brother in-law invites you to the Claw Bar for dinner, you say "yes please" and wrangle up more friends for a deliciously good time. It's been a minute since I've been back here. They added a Hot Pot experience to their offerings. What a fun way to dine for ages 4 - 54. We started off with some oysters, Frog Legs + Fries and 1lb of shrimp. The highlight of the meal was the Miso + Beef Bone Broth and Tom Yum Hot Pot. Proteins: Sesame Beef, Brisket, Shrimp, Tofu an Quail Eggs. Veggies: Napa Cabbage, Mushrooms, Broccolini and Mung Bean Noodles. The true start of the show was that homemade Tom Yum broth. Packed with amazing aromatics and depths of flavor. It was truly a party for all your senses, it left a lingering sense of joy. They offer an extensive menu, surely something to please everyone in your group. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bonus: their music playlist has you grooving while you're noshing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Restaurant Week 2026 First off, thank you to Simmer Claw for offering the "Deal for 4." That made my decision easy! I've been before but only for the seafood boil. It's good, but it doesn't pull me in the way it does my hubby. That said... I have officially fallen in love with the HOT POT experience. Now I just need to find out if you can do both at the same table!?! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived Tuesday around 8pm and the place was pretty full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They had an excellent DJ spinning all night, keeping the funky, fun vibes going.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server treated us like longtime regulars or friends, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. My son-in-law and I kicked things off with sake bombs. Woot woot! I can't speak to the tasting notes, but it definitely did its job. :) The Restaurant Week menu is set and honestly felt like more than enough for the four of us so no need to order extras. Garlic noodles: We could've eaten an entire plate more. Sauce bar: Creativity is key, and I'm convinced there's no wrong combination. It was later in the evening, so a few containers were running low or empty, but everything I wanted was still available. Broths: I'm not a miso fan, but the others at the table loved it. Hands down, my favorite was the bone marrow broth. The flavor on its own was fantastic and only got better with my personal additions. I love watching four people create four completely different bowls using the same ingredients. Proteins: Pork belly, brisket, shrimp, and clams. We demolished all of it. Veggies: Fresh, clean, and beautifully presented. My favorite combo was enoki mushrooms with pork belly, dipped in a spicy sauce our server crafted for us. Oh so good. Noodles: The udon filled us up nicely. We took the egg noodles home and turned them into a cold noodle salad with extra sauce the next day. Win! Dessert didn't go as planned (they ran out), but it is what it is. Overall? LOVED it. Cannot wait to return. read more

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I recently found out Simmer Claw Bar has hot pot! As you know, Sonoma County lacks hot pot spots. This is the first hot pot spot I have tried in the county and it did not disappoint! There are 2 Combos to choose from and we went with Combo #1, which helps direct you to choosing the broth (pick 2), the Meats & Seafood (pick 4), Vegetables & Mushroom (pick 2). You can order Combo #2 if you would like more food or have a larger party. For a party of 2, Combo #1 was the perfect size. Or, you can order a la carte as well. We went with the Curry & Miso soup base served half/half in a large square pot. We went with Skirt Steak and the brisket, instant noodle, udon, Enoki, Tofu and Napa Cabbage. They have a sauce bar where you can create your own dipping sauces (soy sauce, garlic, chili paste, sesame oil, lemon juice, cilantro, etc). Let me tell you, the quality of the food is excellent, fresh, beef was sliced and trimmed well, even the enoki mushroom ends were chopped clean. The broths are also delicious and hearty with free broth refills! The price is a bit higher than you would get at various hot pot places in the city but for the quality of the food, the attention to details on food presentation, clean sauce bar, it's worth it. I will definitely be back when I'm craving hot pot! read more

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After Christmas perfect place to take the family for dinner. If you like sea food this is the place to go. Came here with the family to celebrate the MAN's birthday. Food was delicious:) I am not a fan of Sea food but Simmer did not disappoint. We had the shrimp in a bag with nice amount of shrimp, potatoes and corn with the Garlic Butter. We all ordered something different so we could share and take a little of everything and soooo delicious. Service was a little slow but was to be expected since it's right after Christmas other than that service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is casual dress up or dress down everything goes and I loved the Christmas Decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I highly recommend giving these sea food restaurant a try and I guarantee it will not disappoint your palate. Five stars for this restaurant:) read more

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I've been living only maybe a 10 minute walk from this establishment for the past two years and I finally made it after all that time. Great place to watch sports and have drinks and good seafood. Since today's Monday, they offer $1 wings for a half dozen, great deal if you ask me. My favorite flavor was Cajun. The wings were fat with plenty of meat, better than our local wing spot here in Rohnert Park *Cough Cough*. For the main entree, we ordered the shrimp (Head off) seafood boil with a few add ons like, potatoes, sausage and corn for $8. We also ordered a side of garlic noodles. For drinks, I ordered a Mexican bomb which is about 1/4 of beer in a pint glass and it comes with a shot of tequila and tajin on the rim. I personally wish there was more beer but it was decent nonetheless. The wife ordered 'The Bayou Berry' and gave it a 2.5/5 stars. The total was approximately $84 for everything. Definitely excited to come back and try more items on the menu! read more

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Happy hour wings... delicious. Garlic butter noodle were good but once I added some of the juice from our boil they were great! I would come back for the happy hour and the chicken wings again.They do have wonderful staff and service was great. Maybe it was just hyped up to me too much and didn't meet my expectations. read more

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The staff were really nice! Seafood in general is expensive so the market price sounded right. I don't feel like there was a big upcharge for anything. The flavor was amazing! We had so much fun. I wish the combo came with double to potatoes as they're fairly cheap and it would make it feel like a lot more food. You need all the napkins you can possibly get. It's messy work but worth it. I made more potatoes and corn with my left overs and ate for 2 more meals! read more

Simmer Claw Bar - 1lb of shrimp, 1 lb of crab, egg add on, $8 combo add on of corn, potato, sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

This place is very cool. They do all kinds of great seafood and'll do it in sort of Cajun style. They have more than one kind. Of course, we always go with the Cajun style. My husband is from New Orleans, and we all love it, so we order a couple of big bags of seafood, bring them to the house, put the newspaper down on the table, and have an absolute feast. Everything was gone, and the seafood was seasoned beautifully. There is absolutely no way we're not coming back. Service is definitely efficient, quick, no fuss, no muss. Rustic very uniquely decorated, but the seafood is fire. Make no mistake. If you like seafood and especially Cajun, you will love this spot; it will be your new favorite. You will not be disappointed cheers, my friends as SYOY. August 28, 2025 read more

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The food is always good. We got garlic noodles, beef short ribs, head on shrimp boil with simmer sauce. We've been going there for years and the taste of the food and their service has stayed consistently excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience has improved, they have added decor that give you "seaside vibes" even without being seaside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely recommended. read more

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Our host was very friendly at first. Took the time to go over the happy hour menu. We ordered our food which was 2 boil bags and a side of rice and garlic noodles. We ordered our drinks as well. The food came out at a decent pace but our drinks and sides didn't. We had to flag down our host to remind him. The aroma of the bags smelled delicious and when I opened it immediately I was taken back. The sauce looked more jelly than butter. The flavor was kind of artificially sweet which I was not expecting to taste. The potato's were not cooked through. The garlic noodles were still a little undercooked and again lacking flavor of freshness. The host never came back to check on us. I had to ask someone else to please look for our host so we could pay and get out of there. After paying our host came by the table and said "oh my god I'm so sorry, was the food at least good for you?" I quickly replied "no" he said he could ask the manager to stop by the table and I said "it's ok I've already paid" I was disappointed in the food and the service. read more

Simmer Claw Bar - Shrimp, muscles, crab, potatoes, sausage, corn - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

Went to Karaoke night for the first time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Initially, we thought it might be a distraction to have dinner during karaoke, but it turned out to be an absolute blast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our group had such a great time listening to the karaoke, singers, and then participating once we finished our meal.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We also tried the hot pot for the first time. All of the selections were fresh. The meat looked and tasted good. The vegetables were all crisp and delicious. Our broths were full of umami. I also give five Gold stars to the staff. They were so attentive, checked on us like every five minutes. Responded to all of our requests right away. Something I noticed that you don't see a lot of anymore, all of the staff, from the bartenders, to the servers, to the bussers, they all had huge smiles and were friendly, and they seemed to be enjoying the karaoke as much as we were. Definitely, we could not pass on the garlic noodles, one of our favorites and we went to the condiment bar and got extra garlic and chili oil and put it over our garlic noodles and made them even tastier. We can't wait to bring more family and friends back to simmer claw. This place has become a Rohnert Park institution. read more

Simmer Claw Bar - Hot pot beef selection - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

Overview: Busy mainly seafood boil sports bar.... food cooked in a plastic bag. Meal/Time: Dinner/Saturday/540PM Party Size: 2 Seated: 541PM Ordered: 552PM (we asked for a few minutes to review the menu) First ordered item arrived: 600PM Check back: 613PM / 625PM Decor/Atmosphere: Seafood sports bar. Wall mounted TVs. Claw Machines. High ceiling over an open bar. There is a board behind the cashier that tells you the market price for the various seafood boil options...really helpful. 1 pound minimum per item. Service/ Front of the House: Greeted. Asked if we were doing seafood or hot pot. Service/Serving Staff: Rodrigo: Friendly. Patient and informative. Food: Korean short ribs $21.00 Cooked and served on a piping hot iron pan so becareful!! Nice char and smokey notes. Sweet and savory marinade. Like all Korean short ribs they can be a bit chewy, but its worth the effort. The ribs sit on top of some sliced white onions. Do not ignore the onions. They get really tender and pickup the sweetness from the ribs. **Pro tip, if you want garlic noodles $10 when you add it to your seafood boil. Just get the udon noodles $6 with the garlic butter sauce. The udon is added into the bag and will pick up the garlic butter flavors and save $4 at the same time. Value: Expensive Restroom: Men's room has 1 urinal and 2 stalls and a single sink. The handicap stall is roomy and should be able to accommodate a wheelchair. The regular stall is bit on the narrow side. However, wherever I stepped, the floors felt a bit tacky. Will I come back?: No thanks... we only went for the experience. Pretty pricey... cost to quality to quanity ratio did not make me want to come back. read more

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That's cool that they have hot pot here! in Rohnert Park! We didn't try it this time since we came for happy hour. We love their clam happy hour and got the seafood boil (medium spicy), but it wasn't quite spicy enough so next time we'll go for spicy-spicy haha. We also tried the coconut shrimp with Cajun fries, and it was delicious. Next time, I want to try their sweet potato fries and definitely check out the hot pot. The service was great! very friendly staff and the food came out quickly. The restaurant is pretty big, with lots of TVs playing sports. We came around 3 PM, so it was pretty quiet, with only a few other tables occupied. I'm sure it gets busier at night. read more

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The food is amazing... I don't think there's a full and I don't care bc I come for the seas food. It's a large restaurant with plenty of seats. I have never had to wait for a seat long if at all. Service is always great and they are patient explaining how it all works. The decor is fun, little posters and nicknacks all around. Plenty of stuff to look at and enjoy. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]10/10 service and vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was delicious and very fresh. They have amazing happy hour & daily deals. My new fav spot! read more

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What a deal to visit Simmer Claw Bar during happy hour. We initially planned to get some appetizers but we noticed they they offer the seafood boils during happy hour as well. The lemongrass clam in our opinion is the highlight and the coconut shrimp was a close second. We got the ez peel shrimp boil at medium spice level but honestly we could have gone up a level and still be fine. The sauce was more sweet than spicy. We will get spicy next time. Overall the amount of food we got was a lot and took home about half of it to enjoy later. Definitely a place to go during happy hour! read more

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While the bowl I got was good. Not worth $28, and no substitutions. Also, $8 for a Thai iced tea?! What is in it that's so expensive lol. Not worth it. Sorry guys, staff is great, pricing is embarrassing! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They just remodeled their bar area. It's looking great![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The drinks were amazing and the service was great. Very attentive and friendly. The food was so good, I got the sea food boil. I did shrimp, manilla clams, sausage, and potatoes with the medium simmer sauce. Perfect spice level for me and great flavor! read more

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Monday August 3rd at 8:00pm, me and my girlfriend went in for some dinner. We sat and respectfully waited to be seated for 10 minutes before walking out hungry and disappointed, we made eye contact with multiple workers close by, not once were we greeted or told we would be helped in a minute. We've never been to a restaurant and been visually ignored by every employee in eyesight of the door and my girlfriend works in the food/service industry. Counted at least 4 of them. For a restaurant that's so pricey and sought after for their food, they seem to need more training in customer service. We'll spend our $100+ tip elsewhere tonight. read more

Simmer Claw Bar is a seafood lover's paradise. The menu is packed with options, whether you go for the seafood boil or the hot pot, you cannot go wrong. I tried the seafood boil with shrimp, snow crab and sausage in their signature simmer sauce - sooo good! The hot pot option is a fun, interactive experience, and the broth options are sooo rich and flavorful. It's perfect for sharing with friends or family, with tons of variations or meat and veggies to customize your pot. We shared a hot pot for 3 people and it was more than enough food to handle lol. Our server, Izzi was attentive and friendly. Great food is one thing, but the service made the experience even better. Overall, 1000000/10. I was in a food coma for hours. I can't wait for my next visit! Pro tip: The garlic noodles is a must-try side --they pair perfectly with both the boil and the hot pot. read more

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The server was very sweet, tried her best, but we were told that management couldn't accommodate the partially handicapped man I was with. There are no cushions on the chair so we couldn't eat there, but also we couldn't get the special to go because the the manager said no. read more

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Love love love!!! Service is outstanding. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food!!! My absolute favorite is the boils. I love the crab boil with the red potatoes corn and sausages. Deeeeeelish!! read more

Absolutely loved this place! Fantastic service, friendly staff, and delicious food. We ordered frog legs, the mussel combo, and quail -- everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibes all around -- definitely coming back![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Great food and service! Went here with some friends for a birthday and we had a lot of fun! read more

Hot pot curry was amazing, so much flavor!. Came in here with a huge group and we feasted my Kings and Queens! Thank you Nhat! Can't wait to come back! read more

Came here to celebrate my husbands birthday with a large party of 11. They required a $50 deposit when making a reservation for parties over 8 which is used toward your bill after your meal. The waiter did a nice job of explaining how the process works for ordering a seafood boil since it was our first time here. We all enjoyed the food! Everything was delicious! We enjoyed our seafood boil and appetizers. The prices of the various seafood was listed on a chalkboard in the back of the restaurant which was difficult to read, so we had to walk up to get a closer look. I would love to come back and try their hot pot or another seafood boil. read more

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Our group of 30 came 30 minutes before closing on a Saturday night and they treated us with 5 star service! Food was delicious! The owner even came to have a drink with us! No wonder this place is highly rated like it is! read more

Simmer Claw Bar - Hot pot with 4 different broth - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rohnert Park, California

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Crawfish was on point and delicious oyster was so fresh.our server carsha G, was so attentive!

This place is delicious... I always get the whole shabang.... Servers are always friendly, the owner is a cool dude... I enjoy eating here.. read more

This place was great! Really enjoyed the hot pot/ seafood boil experience. Never experienced the both, together. The ambiance was great! I liked that they have a sauce bar with where you can grab a variety of sauces for hot pot. Service wasn't great! I had to get up and ask for things. We waited a bit for refills or to request anything. read more

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We got 6 oysters on the half shell and a boil with 1# clams and 1# crayfish, one order of corn and one of potatoes. Corn was two pieces about 1-1/2 inches thick, three red potatoes. $71. Not worth it IMO. Most of the staff seemed friendly but our waitress was a dud. When taking our order she just stood there looking toward the door and then we had to repeat the whole thing because she hadn't been listening. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also unfortunately it was karaoke night, so not long after we arrived we had to listen to loud, bad singing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was worth a try but we will not go back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the environment here , the music , the food and the atmosphere, everything are just right .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]