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    The Boiling Crab

    4.0 (2.1k reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    THE BOILING CRAB ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Even though Boiling Crab has a long wait, the food is so delicious! No matter what you order it's delicious! The wait staff is super nice and efficient! But get ready to get messy if you get the crab or shrimp!

    days old eggs
    Amiya J.

    truly love the boiling crab it's the only seafood place I will eat at especially because I feel the sauce/flavor is amazing. HOWEVER, I will say the last few times I've went some area had lacked whether it was customer service, cold/lukewarm food, or extremely long wait times and no way to join the waitlist prior. Today was another example of poor quality within the food. The eggs showed in the photo were absolutely days old and tasted disgusting. This was highly disappointing considering the fact that the price was $5 for three. Secondly my husbands sauce that he got was cold the first time they brought it out, he spoke up they "remade" it and brought it out again only for it to be the same temperature as before. Unfortunately this was not the best experience this time around.

    Seafood boil
    Felicia G.

    All I can say is Freaking SPECTACULAR!!! I am a huge seafood boil person and the flavors are amazing! I went with the WHOLE SHABANG it was a mix of all 3 flavors that they have. The service was great, our server Brayden was very attentive! My wife doesn't eat seafood and they also had options for her. She got the chicken tenders with fries. All around amazing and the place was packed! I would recommend calling ahead as there was a 2 hour wait when we did our reservation.

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    Austin R.

    Delicious food and nice people. Great atmosphere and spicy seasoning would definitely come back again

    judy l.

    The food at the Boiling Crab was delicious and delightful! We ordered two pounds of shrimps, King Crab, six potatoes, sausages, and two corns soaked in the Whole Shabang sauce, which is essentially all the sauces combined. The King Crab was top notch. It was a little hard to open, but the crab on the inside paired with the sauce was delicious! The service was superb. Our Jessa taught us how to crack open the King Crab and refilled our provided us with new gloves when the plastic ones broke. This is our favorite seafood boil place and we will be back!

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    Quin P.

    Food and service were both good. Place was packed per usual. Got onto the YELP waitlist in advance. Saves you a lot of time and you know exactly when to show up wt the restaurant.

    Rudy D.

    Dare I say best seafood boil in the 702!? This place is nonstop packed so reservations through google is a must. I love hot n juicy too don't get me wrong but boiling crab has a special place in my heart. When you get the choose the seasoning there is an option to get it an everything at once and I'd say that is a must for all the food. Shrimp and crab was fire. Then the deep fried oysters took me out. The only note I'd made is to step it up with the micheladas but I feel like it's honestly whoever makes them lol no biggie tho. Interior is fun. They have sharks hanging from the ceiling. It gets a little chilly with the big fans in the middle if you get sat there but when the food comes you'll oversee it Already making my next visit after this review !

    Chicken tenders (comes with fries of your choice)
    Terrenz V.

    First time at this location and haven't been in years. Use to go to the OG spot in OC all the time. Just like I remember it...now with a much bigger menu. It's always busy. Be sure to check and join the waitlist via Yelp. Joined at 5:30pm on a Sunday and was quoted 70mins. Lively atmosphere with plenty of TVs for sports. The staff is always super friendly. Our go to is the Shrimp with the whole shabang with corn and sausage. And have to get a side of Cajun fries. Their chicken tenders are decent as well.

    Snow Crab Legs

    The Boiling Crab is one of my go-to places, and I pretty much order the exact same thing every time. I always get the shrimp with the Whole sha-bang sauce with eggs, potatoes, and corn, plus an order of snow crab. It's consistently good, which is why I never switch it up. Their Cajun fries are hands down my favorite, and I always order sides of rice to go with everything the seafood. The portions are generous, and it's definitely the kind of meal you leave full and happy. One of the best parts is that it's just a fun place to go with family and friends. The atmosphere is casual and lively, and the service has always been great whenever we've visited. It does get really busy, so I recommend checking in ahead of time if you're going during peak hours. Even if there's a wait, it's always worth it. We've been coming here for years, and it's still one of our favorite spots.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BROTHER TARON
    Racquel T.

    We went to the boiling crab for my brother 34th dinner. It was amazing!! Our server was Edgar! He was very sociable and even knew his basketball. Which my brother enjoyed! The crab legs were so juicy and the sauce was on point!!! My Nana had the fried catfish and she said it tasted like ya momma made it. Very good balance of cornmeal, seasoning and fried goodness. My sister did not enjoy the sausage flavor but the crab legs were easy to pull apart. The start of the show was Edgar! He fulfilled every request and ensured our 3 check party was assisted correctly. Excellent service.

    This is the delicious adventure!
    Katie S.

    Great food, great price. It was my first time to visit the Boiling Crab and we had an amazing server who explained everything well enough that I was completely satisfied with my decisions! I choose the shrimp and garlic butter with corn on the cob! No spice. (Salt isn't participating at the moment or I would have went with spicy!) I enjoyed it even though the shrimp are served with the head and crawlers attached. It was an adventure! A delicious adventure! It's an open dining room so make it fun. Say hi to your neighbors and do the community thing at the Boiling Crab. I did! Katie

    Emily G.

    Long wait times but so worth it when I get my buttery shrimp. The whole sha bang sauce is the best!!!!! The heat is perfect for this cold weather.

    Karen L.

    The food was phenomenal I got 1 pound of shrimp just for myself and the fried catfish was so good. Our server Leila was very fast and kind. Overall amazing experience and it was very affordable.

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    Loud, lots of kids no substitute for fries with any of the menu food was okay not the best folks were nice just not my cup of tea‼

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    Always enjoyed my visit here.. though its super busy and loud ambience but real good cracking and sipping seafood galoure.

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    The boiling crab?

    Yes, like the 1s in Los Angeles; delicious!!!

    Dog friendly patio or outdoor seating?

    There is no outside seating, no animals allowed, not sure about service animals. Never seen a pet there. But really good place

    Is there a new phone number?

    No. It's the same one on the website.

    Are they open tomorrow, Thanksgiving?

    All TBC locations will be closed for Thanksgiving.

    Do they have a corkage fee?

    No, we no longer do corkage fees. We do not allow outside wine/champagne.

    How do I book a reservation?

    You just show up they don't have a online reservation system.

    Is there a TV? Will they have the knights game on?

    They have multiple big screen tv with various sports on each

    Is there vegetarian options?

    Potato and corn

    Does anyone know what the 'service charge' is; besides the delivery fee? Is Postmates the only delivery service for The Boiling Crab? Thanks for your help.

    The service fee is a percentage-based fee applied to the purchase price of your items and is charged by the delivery app (Postmates). Please note the Las Vegas TBC location is not currently available on delivery apps.

    How do I make reservations?

    Hi! TBC does not take reservations, but we do recommend calling in ahead of your visit to inquire about any wait time.

    Can I check in here?

    Hi! We’re sorry but one guest from each party must check in at the restaurant in person.

    Did they change the "join the waitlist" option? I can't seem to find it anymore.

    The Governer Lifted The Restriction To Require A Reservation As Of 2/15/21 So They Are Probably Back To Walk In And Signing Up On The Waitlist Inside

    How to place Togo order?

    You can also order through Grubhub for you to pickup. That way you don't have to call multiple times until their line isn't busy (like we use to).

    Is it all you can eat crab legs or no?

    No its not all you can eat.

    How do i do a reservation in this app?

    The "Join Waitlist" Is Right Under Where You Would Write A Review. You Have To Be In A 5 Mile Radius

    What's the market price for crawfish both live and frozen?

    I Believe It Changes Daily So No "Set Price"

    The phone number is invalid/out of service, is there a different number to call?

    Try this one. Only one I know of. (702) 386-0808

    Can I make a reservation?

    On yelp they had a feature where you could of made one , but ever since covid they changed that.

    Why don't you guys give us an idea when the store is expecting to reopen for dine in?

    Dude, they're open. Social distancing seating. Wait time 1-2hours for dinner

    How many people can be seated at a table?

    6 at the most. For larger parties, they will be separated at different tables to allow for 6 ft distance from each other.

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    I went here for my anniversary dinner. I really enjoyed the decor and music playlist. The service…read morewas fantastic. We were sat quickly, and our server, Kyler, did a wonderful job taking care of us. He answered any questions we had and had an engaging personality. For dinner, we had the Chilean sea bass and shrimp scampi entrees. Both were delicious, but I was particularly impressed with the sea bass. It was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The gnocchi side was also amazing. For dessert, we split the pistachio tiramisu. It comes in a glass goblet and was perfect for splitting between two people. I highly recommend it, but be prepared, because it's very rich. As a final note, I accidentally left my credit card there when I paid the bill and had to turn around after leaving the parking garage. The staff was kind and was able to locate my card, verify my identity, and get me back on my way quickly and painlessly. I'll definitely return and hopefully take pictures of the food before I devour it.

    We love Water Grill when we are in town. What better place to celebrate our anniversary than here,…read moreright? Jose was our server but he needs more training. He's not ready to be a waiter. We didn't receive their hot delicious bread. When asking Jose, he asked us again, "oh you didn't get the bread" like doubting us if we ate it. He cleared our table and should know. We had the seafood tower for two and requested a substitution for mussels and received this chewy, rubbery, old small shrimp. They were not good and when mentioning to Jose, he said "oh". Then I had to ask for hand towels. After we received our filet meal. It appeared everyone around us had better service. Granted, we had a sweet anniversary note and a dessert, however service was sub par and wished we had a better experience at one of our favorite restaurants.

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    3.6(58 reviews)
    0.9 miChinatown

    I am so mix on how to rate this place…read more Ambiance - Doesn't seem that great from the outside since it was dark, but we didn't get there super late from our flight after 11pm, Inside was cool dark karaoke vibe. I was with my boogie friend, so she didn't really care for it, but I don't mind it because I love the old school R& B Hip hop music. The service was cool and chill the girl was super cool and laid back. The guy that was there also was super friendly try to get us to do karoke but honestly we just want to eat and go because we so tired from our flight. I love the vibe, but the food can definitely be improved. The flavor was good, but I would had like seafood to be warmer and not Luke warm. I had to send the shrimp back to be cook more and would have prefer if the boil egg wasn't overly too hard boil. The plain chicken wing was good thou . We didn't get the AYCE and i find the food to be a good amount for the price. The crab leg could be fresher and warmer but it might be because we got there almost closing time. I might come back again for a drink and music vibe

    Overall, the service was HORRIBLE !! the restaurant was not packed at all…read more Our server was Mimi, there was some language barrier and communication issue. She also had really bad communication and explaining the menu. We asked her question regarding the menu. So she told us that we can do the $25 snow crab all you can eat. She did not say it's $39.99 plus the $25. We didn't want all the other additional seafood. The first round and it was good. So we all ordered a second round of the same thing. We waited for about 30 mins and finally got up to asked about it. She told was about to come out. As we were waiting, we saw her in putting our order. Then we realized that she never put in our second order in the first place. By that point, we were done. the restaurant was not busy at all and there were only two other tables there. Our Uber driver recommended this place, but I will never go back to that place again nor would I recommend recommended to anyone. Oh, on top of that they never came around to clean up or picked up any empty plates are trash from our table. Nor did they get our drink order right.

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    4.6(795 reviews)
    2.0 miThe Strip
    $$$$

    The best happy hour in Vegas. They have amazing service, and some of the best rolls I ever had,…read moretheir fish is very fresh and tasty, same as their oysters. Their cocktail menu is also amazing. The lounge area is very cozy and beautifully designed. Highly recommended.

    The place is absolutely beautiful--but we didn't come just for the decor. We came to celebrate my…read moresister's birthday and were hoping for an amazing dinner. Sadly, this splurge wasn't worth it. For $350, I was expecting beautiful surroundings, great service, and the kind of delicious, roll-your-eyes-to-the-back-of-your-head food that makes you say, "Okay...THAT was worth it." We didn't get that. The best way I can explain it: our $350 meal tasted like a $150 meal. Not bad food--just not food that justified the price tag. And that's the difference. Here's what we ordered: 10/10 -- Bread bowl Warm, fresh and delicious. 7/10 -- Goat Cheese Ravioli Good, but very average. 9/10 -- Cobb Salad Super fresh and flavorful. One of the highlights. 5/10 -- Lobster Linguini The lobster itself was delicious, but the pasta sauce was extremely salty. Very disappointing. 5/10 -- Broccolini 7/10 -- Carrot Cake Too sweet and gooey for me. 3/10 -- Coffee Bitter. 7/10 -- Service No one was rude, but the service felt a little dry and cold rather than warm and attentive. So here's my question: Is fine dining about the quality of the experience--or just the price tag? Because if I'm going to splurge, I want to taste the splurge. Unfortunately, as beautiful as this restaurant is, I don't expect to return. That's actually unfortunate, because I really wanted to love it

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