The place is great! I'm not sure if it was just the staff working at the time went but what happened was that we ordered rice, didn't receive a spoon, so we asked for one. They said they'd be back with one, the bring our food still no spoon so we asked again. They said the same thing they'll be right back with it. Even asked other staff that came up to us to see how it's going and we asked them and still never got a spoon. I had to get up and go ask for the spoon which they had right there. It's like the place was against us using a spoon for rice. But besides that the food was amazing. read more

Austin was the greatest server I've ever had! He was patient and kind and very informative! He was a pleasure to get to know and we will be returning just for him! read more

The wait was kind of long even with a reservation but it was worth it the servers were super nice and the food was so good !!

A long time family favorite. Likely my mother's favorite restaurant. We brought her here for a late Mother's Day dinner. And this place did not disappoint. if you're not familiar with this business, and other similarly named/themed businesses, they specialize in Texas/Cajun seafood boils. As far as I know, Boiling Crab is the original and the other places are getting in on the action as well. The other places I have tried don't have the same quality of seafood. Getting back to this review, we were served by both Ily and Lily. Both did a phenomenal job in following up with us and making sure our dining exper went very well. So much so that my mother wanted to speak with the manager and let her know what a fantastic job they were doing. We started off with the fried oysters, the Cajun clams, and the Cajun mussels. I believe they have four or five different flavors. We have always stayed with the Cajun. All three dishes were fantastic. In particular, this time, the oysters and the clams stood out. The clems were plump and flavorful. Wish I had taken photos. My apologies. The Cajun medium is still pretty spicy, so keep that in mind. We also ordered the dungeness crab, the gumbo, and even chicken tenders with fries (for my dad who doesn't eat shellfish). All dishes were flavorful and fantastic. Even the fries were great and we finished them all. Who would have expected that? I would like to thank our servers, and the rest of the staff on that night to give my mother a phenomenal Mother's Day dinner. Rest assured, we will be back again soon. read more

I always try seafood boil places but theres a special place in my heart for boiling crab. This is one of my favorites! The perfect balance of spice & seasoning. The service is very busy! I would suggest getting on the waiting list when you are within a 10mile radius. The ambiance is always lit. Customer service is fast paced. So knowing what to order ahead of time helps. read more

The Boiling Crab - Snow crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I can never say no to Boiling Crab! My sister and I were craving a shrimp boil on a Friday evening, and this visit definitely hit the spot. Trish provided exceptional service--she was friendly, attentive, and patient the entire time. We also used the Yelp waitlist, which worked out perfectly. We were seated right when we arrived, even though it was pretty packed. Another great experience--this location never disappoints. I'll definitely be back whenever the craving hits! read more

The Boiling Crab - A pound of the whole shabang shrimp, a corn, and sausage - yuuuum!! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

I still absolutely love boiling crab just a critique, when I went on Memorial Day I ordered 2 pounds of crawfish and one pound mussels. The crawfish nearly tasted undercooked and just hard to peel. By the time I realized I was nearing the end of my meal so I asked if it was frozen or live they said live. I don't like the idea of them choosing what I got. Especially live knowing it's probably priced more. I absolutely hate live crawfish it taste weird and hard to peel. I didn't even fully eat it I left more than half. It was on me for not staying frozen but I got side tracked with everyone else's order but waiter should've clarified if I wanted either or. I'm so upset because I got 2 pounds of live crawfish in my fridge. Aside from that I still love you guys. Just be certain to clarify with your customers. Went home so disappointed. read more

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Nate was the best!!!! quick service and very knowledgeable and had patience with our big order. the food was amazing!!!

I've been coming here for years when I lived in California with my best friend and her husband. Nice to know it's still the same as in friendliness, cleanliness and hospitality. Greeted with a smile, friendly attitude and we were seated right away than again it is a Tuesday night and in the past we've gone on Friday nights and Saturday nights and it's busy so bare with them. We were seated and our waitress came got our order, since we've been here before but they will explain how things go if your new and order was placed our food came out quickly and it was hot and delicious. The seasoning was AMAZING and i didn't know they have gumbo on the menu which is delicious, my corn was nice and tender and juicy my potatoes were on point as well and the shrimp was bomb dot com! Sad to say I leave soon but good to know the food, service and ambiance is still the same. read more

The Boiling Crab - There is gumbo Cajun fries white rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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First time at The Boiling Crab! I'm not too adventurous when it comes to seafood, so I decided to order a bag with the whole shabang sauce, potato, corn, egg, and sausage. I also ordered a side of chicken tenders to mix into the bag. It turned out great! Highly recommend for those who aren't big into seafood but still want a seafood boil experience. Our server, Kyle, was really friendly and informative. He's very knowledgeable about what the menu offers and kindly brought out extra lemons as requested. The only thing I'd like to point out is that the wait is pretty extreme on the weekends. Our wait was 2 hours, but it could easily be 3 during peak hours. I suggest joining the waitlist on Yelp well in advance. read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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Fantastic service and the food definitely lived up to the hype! Just a heads-up: it gets incredibly busy, and there was already a line forming before the doors opened at 12:00 PM. The great music makes for an awesome atmosphere, though. Well worth the wait! read more

The Boiling Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This is one of those spots I make sure to visit every time I'm in Southern California (SoCal). You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Our server was on point--everything came out right on time, from the food to the drinks. If you're into shrimp and oysters, this place is a must! read more

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I haven't had boiling crab in so long and this trip did not disappoint! The wait is always long so I recommend going on the waitlist beforehand. We waited about 45 minutes until we were seated and we got right to ordering! We ordered the crabber fries with Cajun spice in mild, soft shell crab with Cajun fries in medium, 2lbs shrimp xxs, 1.5lbs shrimp medium, 1lb crawfish medium, sausage and corn with the shabang sauce and it was delicious! The fries were super crispy and seafood tasted fresh, and our bag came with soo much sausage so we were definitely filled by the end. Service was quick and it was very spacious inside. I'm excited to come back again! read more

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I did takeout today for 1.5 lbs shrimp whole shebang mild; many of the shrimp was not fresh and was mushy when peeling. Disappointing given this is one of my favorite restaurants. read more

From what I could tell, Boiling Crab is the crossroads for seafood lovers looking to get messy and wear bibs. And looking to see what the fuss of positive reviews was about, I decided to drop by for a to-go order. For this order, I chose to try their Mild Fried Softshell Crab Basket ($17) and 2 Links of Sausage with Garlic Seasoning ($17). Opening up the crab basket, I could make out two softshell crabs divided into 4 pieces total. Each crab was about the size of my palm which was somewhat small, but I suppose is the standard size for softshell crab. And layering the bottom of the basket were some french fries with seasoning. Looking at this dish, you could definitely get more quantity for the price point. And after eating this bowl, I was feeling somewhat hungry. On the other hand, the two sausage links had a much higher price to portion ratio. Because of the thick cuts for each sausage, it was very satisfying to eat. The accompanying sauce helped to add some flavor to the additional rice I ordered which created some breaks from eating the meat. Taste-wise, the softshell crab tasted like a seafood paste, and disappeared in the matter of a few bites. The fries had a light peppered seasoning to them, but overall did not complement much with the crab. As for the sausages, each piece was spiced perfectly with a seasoned kick. The garlic sauce added an extra layer of spice that gave moisture to the entire dish. And for last, the sausages retained moisture which helped to make the dish easy to eat. My first experience at Boiling Crab was a mixed one to say the least. While the 2 sausage links were great from a taste and price to portion standpoint, the softshell crab basket fell through. Others here have suggested the seafood boils are the dishes to try, so I'll definitely have to give those a go the next time I come around. But otherwise, I'd say Boiling Crab sits at a solid 4 star rating. Rich, flavorful food for those looking for seafood and beyond. read more

The Boiling Crab - Fried Softshell Crab Basket - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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I always visit this boiling crab , it's always nice and quick . Good customer service and good people . I come here for the chicken tenders and the lemon pepper fries , but my family loves the shrimp here , so 100% recommend the shrimp . Only thing I didn't like here was the wings , they were humongous and extremely meaty. read more

My date and I had to wait nearly 2 hours but it's worth it every time, perfect first date place ever. I gotta now if he gets down!

You have to make a reservation on yelp, sometimes its more then 1 hour wait. The service its amazing!!

A fan favorite! Love my trips to boiling crab! My mom & I's favorite spot to grab lunch also love the yelp check in! Great service & cool ambiance! read more

I spoke to management last time about the butcher paper not getting delivered w the order. The owner said he'd work on it. I just got an order where I called and talked to someone at the front desk asking for butcher paper w/ my Uber Eats order. The order arrived w/o what I requested. How hard is it? read more

My daughter and her friends love The Boiling Crab. We came on a Thursday night and had a slight wait. Nothing to serious as we used Yelp to place our names on the list. This place is for true seafood lovers who love to get dirty and hunt for the last juicy bite. It is messy, you do wear a bib and they give you gloves to use if you need them. We ordered a 1lb of shrimp and 1lb of snow crab legs, extra sauce and two bowls of white rice. The shrimp were really big and the crab legs were meaty. My daughter is a pro so she was able to tear into the shrimp no problem. For me, it was a bit more messy. It is an experience but if you love seafood and enjoy getting messy for your food, this place is for you. Everything is on the table and served in bags. Happy eating! read more

Can't believe this place still exists and the wait is still just as long as I remembered! No one has the flavor down like the whole shabang from boiling crab! Everyone was super nice and friendly. Especially the front person who checked us in, and our waitress Aaliyah! She was super sweet and was very patient with our group of 7! Also just a heads up you can't be on the waitlist thru Yelp if your party is bigger than 6, you have to do it in person booo. Our fave is the shrimp whole shabang mild, with corn and sausage. Their lemon and salt and pepper mixture is good. We also got their Margaritas that are pretty strong and sweet. My kids got the kids chicken tenders with fries. That's kinda the only thing for kids but it worked. The 4 piece was kinda big and could've easily been shared by two toddlers so don't be fooled and save money don't get two of them lol The place is clean, parking can be super hard. read more

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Seafood boil is one of my favorite foods and whenever I'm craving, I'm come to boiling crab. Something about their seasoning is so addicting. My go to order is 1lb shrimp medium spice with the whole sha bang. I add a corn every now and then. Those could get a bit expensive so it's really when I want to treat myself. I also get the crab fries. I just started getting those over the calamari and it's the best! This location is pretty big so there's tons of people inside. I forgot our servers name but he was so attentive towards us the entire time which was really nice. We really felt taken care of. Overall had a great experience. I will be coming back of course! read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

8.5/10 Got a pound of shrimp whole shabang medium with sausage, 6 piece cajun wings medium, and rice. Hits every time I go but ohh boy the toilet be hurtin the next day. #stillworth read more

Food and service was good. The server was friendly. The place wasn't overly crowded. The wait wasn't long.

It's always a good time coming here to boiling crab! I always get the same thing of just a pound of shrimp. Super delicious! My fiancé and I love to get the oyster appetizer and sweet potato fries. However, the oysters tasted kinda funky the last time we came. My fiancé couldn't even finish his portion and I had to finish them for him. So sometimes I'll say their oysters are a hit or miss. I will say that there is usually almost always a long wait depending on the time and day you come, but I definitely recommend joining the Yelp waitlist online. It'll save you so much time as long as you're at least I believe a 10 mile radius of the restaurant. read more

The Boiling Crab - Raw oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Me and my family came in on a Saturday and it was busy as expected but we were able to join the waitlist from home and get there right on time to be seated. Ray was our server and he was GREAT! Very nice and attentive. He came to check on us every so often and we were really pleased with his service. The food was also good per usual! read more

It's been a good while since I've been to a Boiling Crab. I've always gone to the one in Koreatown (if it's still there). Came to this one. If you don't come here when the doors open then you'll be waiting forever. The vibe is cool - with a beachy/shipwreck theme going. The inside is big with lots of tables. Tastes like i remembered - great. Got shrimp, corn, potatoes and a boiled egg with the Sha-Bang sauce (mild) and sausage. The flavors are great - buttery, lemony, peppery, and juicy. If you don't mind getting your hands dirty and working for your meal then I recommend, just get there early! read more

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Went for mother's day and was treated incredible, we thought there was going to be a long wait but turns out you just had to show up and put our name down. It was a 2 hour wait which is typical on a weekend, food was delicious like always. read more

Good food, great service!! I am a big water drinker during my meals and my server, Isaiah always refilled it without us asking!! read more

The Boiling Crab - Fried Catfish Basket, Crawfish, Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Let me tell you a story about a guy named Kyle. He dreams of opening up his own boiling crab one day. Until then, he treats all his guests with the utmost amount of kindness, along with friendliness. Kyle believed to be the best he could. He made sure tables were cleaned off before the next guests arrived. He made sure there was no dry cup in sight. All cups were filled to the brim, gloves were handed out left and right, napkin dispensers filled. Everything was perfect, until THE spill. Kyle rushed over to grab a cone and clean up that awful spill, like a superhero. He cleaned up the spill and took care of the rest of his guests. Peace was restored and TBC was saved. All thanks, to Kyle. Shoutout to Kyle, he was a great server and very attentive. Oh and food was great. Thanks for the great recommendation for our grandma! read more

The oysters here are so delicious My husband and I frequently get them as an appetizer read more

The Boiling Crab - Oysters - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

This location is much larger than the Rosemead and Alhambra locations. If you plan on visiting get on the yelp waitlist asap. It gets busy fast! There's a parking lot but it gets filled quickly and the spots are tight. Recommend the sha bang sauce with your seafood and the catfish basket. read more

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Everyone knows what Boiling Crab is and it shows with that crazy long wait! So definitely check in on the waitlist on yelp or else you be waiting like 3hr+ I feel like this BC is the most lively of the other BC that I've been to. It is always popping and the staff are always in a great mood. Everyone is willing to help out and with a smile. Onto what matters the most, the food! I'm a basic person so I go with their Shrimp, Whole Sha-bang medium and sometimes with a sausage if i'm feeling up to it. Most of their shrimps are fresh and you would occasionally get some soft and mushy shrimp. But, the sauce is the real reason why you come, tons of cajun buttery spicy goodness that goes over rice so well. Unfortunately, the rice has been underdone each time i've gotten it, but drench it in sauce and you'll be alright. The wife gets potatos with her bag and its always cooked to perfection, holds it shape but moment you bite into it kinda of a mash potato texture. Fries are always a hit, probably one of the best fries from a restaurant i've gotten. There has been times where I get 2 orders. Parking is horrible, it is shared with tons of other popular stores so plan accordingly. Food, atmosphere, and service is great. Parking, wait time sucks. Highly recommended. Will continue to come back read more

My wife was craving for some Cajun/Creole Seafood boil! She's been wanting to go to The Boiling Crab for the past few months and we had a dinner date at the one in the City of Industry! 2 lbs of Shrimp, 2 pounds of Clams, 2 pounds of Crawfish, some oysters,and 4 pieces of sausage. Craving satisfied. Our servers were very nice and provided great service. Wife's craving satisfied!!! read more

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Amazing food & FANTASTIC CUSTOMER SERVICE. Sasha was our waitress & from the beginning to the end of our meal she made the experience a terrific one. She was very nice & patient with explaining how everything worked. The place does get busy very quick but it's worth it. Such a great experience we will definitely be back again. read more

The Boiling Crab - Shrimp, corn & sausage. In the Cajun & garlic butter sauce. Delicious! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

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This place is always a treat if you enjoy seafood boils. The place has a very cool energy to it with cool decor and they allow customers to write or post stickers on certain sections of the restaurant. The food is always on point and delicious. The staff is always so positive, polite and energetic! Just beware of the long wait times as this place is very popular. Grace was awesome and so was Mike. read more

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This may be the OG Vietnamese Cajun Boil restaurant but it really doesn't match up to competitors now. Its decor feels a little dingy these days. I wonder if they've grown too much. The quality of the seafood is okay.. at best. Service isn't bad but not exceptional either. Go somewhere else. There are so many other options nearby. read more

Been a long-time Boiling Crab fan, I even ate at the original Brookhurst location in Westminster, CA when it first opened, and I've visited nearly all their locations since. Lately, though, I've noticed the flavor and quality slipping a bit. The oysters used to have that clean, briny taste, but that's become less noticeable. The shrimp also feels soft after boiling, which usually means it isn't as fresh as it should be. The fries are still great, and the fried soft-shell crab was a nice addition to the meal. Service, as always, remains solid, impressive considering how many waiters and staff are managing the floor. read more

The Boiling Crab - Oyster with shrimp and Cajun fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Rowland Heights, California

Went to the Boiling Crab in Rowland Heights for the first time and it was super! The seafood was so fresh and tasty, as were the add-ons (eggs, corn, potatoes). We got the shebang. Mild seasoning, which was delicious and only produced a slight tingling of the tongue so that you could taste the food. But the real star was our waiter, Isaiah. He was hustling and had a few large parties in addition to smaller tables like ours. We didn't want for anything. Soda refills, food, napkins any questions we had--he was right there to do it all without even asking. Upbeat and always a smile on his face. RH, you better keep that guy--he's amazing! read more