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    Star Crab

    4.5 (174 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Christi I.

    I was in the Ladera Heights shopping complex and remembered a friend really talking this place up! I decided to give it a try. I ordered the Ramen with lemon pepper and garlic and butter seasoning. I got a 12 oz of the clamp chowder and I also got the fried shrimp with fries. My total was 45,47 something. (I cannot recall final amount). I must say, the food is very, very tasty.. The soup is filling and nicely seasoned. I love the thickness. It's a complete meal. The ramen is delicious and reminds me of the garlic noodles at Beverly Hills Crustaceans. The fried shrimp and fries were nicely prepared and I enjoyed those as well. Don't sleep on this place. Parking is ample and this food is jamming. I will return.

    Jasmine R.

    I was told about this place from a relative. I've already been to Star Crab about 3 times in the last month so that should say something. The service here is great, very attentive and friendly staff. The Cajun special is the way to go if you're not planning on sharing; snow crab legs, peeled shrimp, 1 corn and potatoes. I have yet to try the other items but as of right now this is my to go spot!

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    Jacqueline N.

    came here on a sunday evening with one other person and there was no wait. I thought that was a bit telling since I'm used to seeing long lines for seafood boil spots around dinner time... some more people came in as we ate but it never got crowded (about 4 parties in the restaurant at once max). the waitress got us seated right away and took our orders promptly. we got the #1 shrimp star family combo with 2lbs of crawfish for the choice of 2 in mild full house sauce. you could also get the shrimp peeled for a few extra bucks which my friend opted for but they did not look as appetizing as when the shell is on imo. when it came out, it didn't look very saucy and we were able to ask for extra sauce on the side. the sauce wasnt super flavorful but mostly oily and spicy. I usually love crawfish but it did not taste nor feel fresh from here. I'm sure it was frozen but it didnt say that on the menu. the pieces were very small and the texture was dry. everything was quite mediocre and we thought it was around the same price for boiling crab, but with lower quality food. we would have much rather waited in the long line at boiling crab if it meant our taste buds would be happy. if you're really craving seafood boil and in the area, this isn't a bad option but I don't think it was good enough to satisfy my craving.

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    Kevin T.

    The food was okay. I think boiling point is still the best seafood boil. The place was empty, so we got seated instantly. The seafood was fresh, I didn't get sick. The crab wasn't mushy and still had integrity. I feel like the flavor of the sauce could use more work. It wasn't impactful enough. The gumbo was pretty good though. Try it, if you do come here

    Riese L.

    Seafood boil flavor is top tier! I didn't want to waste a drop of it. We did order 2 different soups and those tasted very bland. Free parking and huge booth areas to sit! We arrived at the perfect time and were seated right away. Within about 10 minutes 6 more parties had come in and waited to be seated lol. Timing is everything. Service was friendly!

    Ashley F.

    Foods pretty good and nicely seasoned. I usually order Full House/Spicy, delicious! Service has gotten better since opening. Usually not too crowded, I've never had to wait. I'll definitely return, conveniently located! Super casual, nautical theme, no need to dress up!

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    Erica R.

    So tasty and delicious! The shrimp was my favorite.Service was amazing! Definitely will be back.

    Jessica J.

    Sooo damn good , Going back again second weekend in a row Great customer service fast service and the food was seasoned perfectly and enough sauce also ! 10/10

    Peeled shrimp and clams with sausage and corn.  Cajun, medium spicy.

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    I did not like the sauce mixture. I ordered peeled shrimp in medium and it wasn't good and was more salty than hot.

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    Food mediocre and service horrible. Too bad. Go to The Boiling Crab it's way way better!

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    6 months ago

    The food and service was quite good. A very good value and location is convenient for those near LAX.

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    4 months ago

    There seafood is really good I love getting the Cajun special I love getting it spicy and the customer service is great

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    The food is really good pricing is good service is very nice clean and very friendly a regular place that I go to frequently

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    This is my go too place for some good seafood bag don't forget your rice they never go wrong on they food

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    really good, close enough for me! I just know the difference between cali boil and carolina boils

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    Do they devein there Shrimp?

    Peeled shrimp is peeled and deveined.

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    Star Crab - cajun - Updated July 2026

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