The wait was reasonable 22 minutes. The service was great food was excellent great ambiance

Food was amazing but I was right under the ac and I was freezing the whole time and the food got cold cause of it.

Be prepared to wait a lengthy period of time. Food was decent but not worth the hype or length of time to wait for a table. The server was attentive. read more

The Boiling Crab - Corn, potato, sausage and shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

I put my name on the wait list at 7:30pm and they said 1.5 hours wait for 3 people. I get a text a 9pm table is ready immediately followed by a text that said I'm removed from the waitlist. Not cool at all read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

What's not to like about this place! I guess the long waits on the weekends.... But it's worth it! The food is always amazing and on point.

That's funny because our party was already complete when we arrived and messaged. We still waited another 45 minutes. Clearly, there was an error made by the new host you had on, who made a mistake, but as I said, it's the unapologetic attitude, received that isn't okay, sir. And now you're making assumptions about a situation you didn't know anything about. So, again, terrible management overall. read more

Ordered the fresh crawfish and shrimp through uber eats. Both inedible. The crawfish was super tiny and complete mush, couldn't even get them out the shells. Consistency of mashed potatoes. Waste of $90 went into the trash read more

The Boiling Crab - Mushy tiny crawfish. Inedible and gross - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Love coming here! Excellent service every time I'm here! Given 5 stars! It can be busy but what can you expect from this amazing restaurant. Thanks boiling crab! read more

Ahoy! There be savory seafood in downtown Burbank! A personal go-to before/after a movie date, after hiking the mall, or a night out with family/friends. There's no shortage of great dining options in downtown Burbank-the question is, which of them will have you dripping in tangy, sweet seafood juices? The Boiling Crab, tharrr be who! And YES, they give you a bib. * ALWAYS BUSY! Arrive early & reserve your spot on the Yelp waitlist! * There's an adjacent parking structure and plenty of (indoors/non-heated outdoor patio) but expect a wait. Food: The menu is simple. Choose your catch (Crab, crab legs, crawfish, shellfish, shrimp). Next pick your flavor and spice level. As a spice fan - "mild" is spicy, but manageable. Flavor wise, the whole sha-bang seasoning (a combo of Rajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, and Garlic Sauce) is the winner. Fried options are also fun and filling, from wings (Cajun or Lemon Pepper) to oysters, chicken, calamari, and shrimp. Carb it up with Cajun fries, Crabber fries, and potatoes. Throw in some complimentary fresh squeezed lemon and salt/pepper and you're set for a tabletop seafood feast! Thirsty? Let's cheers to domestic beers, margaritas, and Micheladas - salud! My fave: (2) lbs. shrimp, no spice/mild, The Whole Sha-Bang sauce w/ corn (feeds two ppl.). I have yet to try this boiling crab but it's going to be drowned in golden delicious butter first! My recommendation: Nobody asked, but an extra that would compliment the menu and make this SF City boy hella happy, would be fresh sourdough garlic bread, or baskets of small, warm french baguettes. That would be a nice bonus for soaking up them seafood juices (and building DIY po' boys). Service: In all of my dining experiences I can say with full confidence, The Boiling Crab, Burbank has proven to uphold some of the best, most reliable service in town (and post-covid 2020, that says a LOT). Ambiance: Sports fans have their big screens, families have the TV's, hip tunes, and a friendly, casual atmosphere where they can feed everyone a relatively healthy meal at a reasonable, market price. A community hand washing station is very helpful after peeling a pound of shrimp. Not to mention the abundance of downtowns storefronts along San Fernando, including the movie theater, and the mall. Plus FREE parking! Why wouldn't you come back? If not to stop and take a selfie with Batman before handling some scrimps. Thank you Boiling Crab, Burbank! read more

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I used to love this place. And this would be my go to. However after this past Saturday, Sept 16th, my husband had the worst food poisoning. He was in a lot of pain all day on Sunday and Monday. It seems like some of the shrimp was not cooked well. We ordered the 3lb shrimp full shabam xxx. This is something we always ordered. I would highly recommend they do a quality check to ensure that all the food is cooked. I understand it is a busy restaurant and Saturday happened to be busy but that didn't mean for the to go orders to be neglected. read more

Quick seating but that was due to the time we got there around 2, we were told 15-20 min wait but was more like 30 min. Place clean as always nice staff, nice hostess, nice waitress. Food delicious as always. Great flavor, great sauce. read more

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Good food, service can a little better but ok,. The place could use more square footage to provide more seating. Other than that it is great place to enjoy seafood with the family read more

Simon was an amazing manager who was able to remake our food because we picked it up too late because the call wasn't going thru. He was so understanding!! Made me feel not guilty about complaining!! Love the vibe here and the workers are sooo amazing !! read more

The Boiling Crab - The menu/area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

had 2 pounds of shrimp, and let me tell you--absolutely delicious! Seasoned to perfection! The price was right, the atmosphere was on point, and best of all, it's super kid-friendly! I'll definitely be back! When I come back to visit from Georgia. read more

The service was very nice as always a the food always be hot and delicious every time we come it's always an enjoyable place to eat an enjoy I'll self. read more

The best food u will ever try the shrimp is the best always fresh the service is the best always sweet and very good servicethank you read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Me and my girlfriend's go to place! Food is amazing as always! Been here a couple of times so far and the service is quick. Waiter's are very attentive to their customers. Always looking forward to coming back. Wait times are long but definitely worth it. read more

100% recommended Staff is amazing very friendly and attentive, You can put the order on the table or stay them in the bags, however you want read more

The Boiling Crab - I recommend this You can mix them and put on the table or stay them in the bags - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Boiling crab always has the best food. Although the wait can be long and it seems like it might not be worth it, at the end it always is. The service is good and fast, and the place is always warm and friendly when dining. read more

I have been to several Boiling Crabs and this is my favorite location. The staff is attentive and I rarely have mistakes with our order. Thumbs up for the online waitlist. The only downside is that this establishment closes the online waitlist during holidays and weekends (Friday-Sunday) . Great Job Burbank Boiling Crab Team! read more

The Boiling Crab - Waiting for our bag of shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Too overpriced , food was mid 2 people cost 150 honestly could've gone to the pier for better seafood

Worst experience at a Boiling Crab ever! Put my name on the list around 6:30 pm. Was told it would be about 45 minutes to an hour (after 2 hours with no call l lol or text pretty much figured we'd have to eat elsewhere). Got a text over 3 hours later saying we were on the waitlist and then immediately revived a text cancelling our spot. Who does that?!? This was the most horrible service we've ever received. read more

The food was so good and so fresh every time I come here it's soo amazing !!! I only waited 40 minutes and I was called to be seated. Super fast compared to other times . Everyone was super helpful and. Very understanding even the manager came to check up on us. Our server was extraordinary. Thank you so much for great service. This is my go to spot I love it. So worth coming here you get treated right, with respect and they are very patient. read more

The Boiling Crab - Boiling crab reposting my story - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

I love how you're not taking accountability for your DISGUSTING food filled with shrimp shit and trying to say it's because I don't prefer my shrimp peel to eat! You should be addressing how you're going to fix the problem not trying to avoid it! I've never had a problem with peeling my own shrimp until I started peeling back your shrimp that was filled with TONS of feces!!!! People don't waste your hard earned money eating here go to San Pedro! read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp filled with SHIT! And it wasn't just one shrimp all the shrimps were like this or worse! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Long awaited cravings have finally been satisfied! My first time in this TBC location and I am so pleased. I arrived here about 4pm and was seated immediately with my friend. The restaurant is very spacious and offers outdoor dining. There is also a large parking structure so it's very easy to search for parking. Restrooms are tidy and evidently cleaned regularly, which is so important for my restaurant reviews. Staff are so attentive and i believe it is the manager who often checked up on our table to assure we felt pleasant with our experience. I ordered two bags of snow crab and a bag of shrimp 10/10! My friend and i ordered our shrimp 'the whole sha-bang' style which is a flavor mixed with cajun, lemon pepper, and garlic sauce. We ordered a side of rice as well, recommend eating it with. Our server also handed us some lime and ooouuuu it just goes perfectly! My mouth is watering writing this review. If you don't know already, The Boiling Crab offers a bib to keep your clothes from catching those seafood stains and trust me-- those come in real handy. Every time i eat TBC i get too excited it can get messy cracking my foods open. TIP: if you have acrylics like me or simply just want extra protection, request gloves! Overall, very pleased with my experience here and the food was incredibly tasty. I can't wait to swing by here again. You can never go wrong with seafood. I got too excited i forgot to take photos of my meal for the review. Here is an after math though lol read more

The Boiling Crab - aftermath pics - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Whenever I come to this location there's a girl at the check in desk that always has the nastiest face/attitude. This location used to be my go to spot but not anymore. She always looks like she dreads working n we're an inconvenience when the restaurant has been open for only 2 hours LOL. read more

Crab legs, shrimp, rice, and corn scatter the wax paper stretching over your table. Get messy and grab their signature "Sh-bang" sauce for the full experience of eating seafood out of a plastic bag. Stay Eatin'! read more

The Boiling Crab - @stayeatinbruh approved fasho! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Great service! Had an issue and the manager took care of it in a fair and hospitable way.

Hello the food was delicious and the service was incredible! I want to say thank you to Sierra I believe its her name she was wonderful! On Friday June 20 she was helping our table and she kept checking in if everything was going well. Even though it was really busy she did an amazing job. Best service definitely would like to go back. Also explained to me how the app can get you points which was really helpful to know. Thank you! read more

I have been to this boiling crab about 4-5 times and each time we have ordered the same thing and this is our first time we have gotten sick. We only had shrimp with potatoes and a few hours after my sisters and I started feeling the same symptoms which include stomachache, nausea, vomiting, hives, diarrhea. We aren't allergic to seafood which is concerning. I called and was told they haven't received any calls before of something like this. This made me feel like they didn't care. Just because they haven't received any calls before doesn't mean we didn't experience this. The manager did not help with this situation she laughed through the phone while we explained our concerns. I will no longer be coming here. read more

Bag had close to no sauce. I told my server if I could get sauce since I basically had none and he said sure!, very kindly. The manager comes to the table and says "what's the issue". Was a bit blindsided, but I told her I had almost no sauce in my bag. She said the only way I could get sauce was by buying it. I really don't mind paying for it, but I at least expect to get what I ordered correctly. I saw others bags around and they were filled with sauce. :/ Won't be coming back again. read more

The Boiling Crab - 1/2lb bag of shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

If you're in the mood for some delicious seafood, you have to check out The Boiling Crab in Burbank! They serve up some seriously tasty food, and it's all cooked up super quickly. The staff is amazing too - they're always there to help you decide on either what to get if it's your first time or trying something new, whether dinning in or taking out. The atmosphere is great as well, they have both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can choose where you want to be! read more

Got here at 3:30 & We got seated super fast as we got on the waitlist once we entered the parking structure. The Cajun fries are super yummy! 10/10 great customer service read more

The Boiling Crab - Rice, a pound of shrimp corn - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

Came in June 15 2025 ELSY was extremely rude and rushing me I couldn't order in peace she made me feel rushed and very uncomfortable she kept rushing me and had an attitude when I messed up on trying to order but I was getting anxiety bc she was stressing me out I hate to leave a review but she did not handle her stress good I was trying to have a good day and it was ruined read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Burbank, California

A wait in these places is understandable but to be in line and waiting to join the waitlist and the host completely disregarding you and allowing someone to cut you is completely unacceptable. It's Mother's Day, I'm completely okay with waiting the hour fourty five wait but being dismissed even when I brought the problem to her attention she dismissed me and was like so what can I help you with. 2pm Sunday on Mother's Day I really hope management speaks to her. read more

I don't live in LA but anytime I'm down here I make some time to stop by , hubby and I love it. Food is always good , service is fast and friendly . It's always full of energy , great for any occasion ! I will return and recommend always . FYI they now have a time frame for how long you can occupy a table. It's reasonable considering the place is busy ! read more

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Love boiling crab! Service was great very attentive Ambiance was great too was able to enjoy sitting outside for the first time and waitress was super attentive with us thanks boiling crab! read more

Food is great,but service low .Can spend good time with friends and fam Will be back again. read more

Alfredo really took care of us! Always makes sure we're taken care of! We once thought our 1 pound order looked a bit smaller (half pound) and they reassured us it was the normal quantity. Alfredo is the manager on board I believe and he hooked us up with another half pound ! Really appreciate it and food is always delicious ! Yall earned our business for life ! read more

Rating is based on me - I am not a huge fan of this kind of restaurant generally, but if you like big portions of boiled seafood or fried seafood that creates a huge fun mess on the table, you would rate this a 5. I did not take photos as there was sauce all over my hands. I ordered the shrimp - solid portion. Shells stuck to the shrimp, which means it was over cooked. We got the oysters too - great tasting, but super small and $30 for a dozen!! Yikes! The crab legs were good. For 4 people the bill was $200 with food and 5 beers read more