Food: -1lb shrimp - whole shabang - mild (add sausage, potatoes and corn if you're into that) -Side white rice -Cajun Shrimp basket - mild (1 to share and 1 for my 10 year old son) -Kids = chicken tender basket - plain (for picky eaters like my 10 year step son) Service: great! Attentive. Multiple kind employees checking on you during your meal. Skip the soda here: it's flat and doesn't taste right. (Management: Fix your fountain drink machine. The flavors and carbonation are off on Coke and Coke Zero). Wait time: come at opening or expect to wait 1-2 hours. You can put your name on the list and receive a text when it's ready. Recommend killing time at Del Amo mall or Tokyo central down the street. (Just give yourself time to go back before they give your table away) I wanna say this is one of the larger establishments compared to the others in OC. Lots of tables and booths, doesn't feel cramped and also clean. I was weary about the taste comparison with OC locations but glad to report it tastes the same. Thanks for opening one in Torrance. read more

Came here about 3 days ago with my sister. I know this place gets busy, but the wait was honestly longer than expected. Not sure if it was just bad luck or what, but I noticed people who arrived after us were getting seated before us, which was frustrating. If it wasn't for that, I would've easily given this place 5 stars. Once we got inside, everything changed. The service was amazing -- servers and bussers were constantly checking in, refilling drinks, and making sure we had everything we needed. Easily 10/10 service once you're seated. The food? Delicious. Seriously, no complaints there. Just a heads up: if you don't like garlic, this might not be your spot because they don't hold back. But overall, the flavors were on point and definitely worth it. They really don't have much competition in what they do. Just wish the front-of-house experience matched how great everything else was. read more

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Well worth the wait and if you don't get why I say that in the very beginning You finna find out how you had to come here to know that you are going to willing wait for 1 hr on a good night/Time. Sometimes even 2 hrs & 15mins lol just to satisfy the beast Just ready to eat some good Ol cockroaches of the sea , have no fear because even I can't get enough of them lol Idk what cockroaches eat in the sea but man they better not stop doing what they're good at read more

This easily ranks in my top three restaurants. I've been coming here for years and never get tired of the shrimp bag whole shebang mild, it's just that good. I highly recommend adding corn in the bag for extra flavor. I always go for the rice and sweet potato fries, and the fried catfish is absolutely delicious. Even the Coke tastes better here less syrupy, if that makes sense. Service is pretty quick once you're seated, even though the place is usually packed. The wait can get long at times, but it's definitely worth it. Bathrooms are always clean and the restaurant is always kept tidy. read more

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

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First time here and I absolutely loved it! Right when you walk in, they're super upfront about the menu and what's already sold out, which I appreciate. The hostess was so nice and the server as well, she answered all of my questions and even made sure to explain prices as I ordered so there were no surprises. Also, the walls with all the writing on them are such a cool touch. I totally get the hype! read more

The Boiling Crab - King crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Torrance, California

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This location is doing everything right . Service was great and food was fire. There are a lot of knock offs out there but when I first moved to LA 16 years ago I used to frequent the boiling crab in K-town. The quality of the food is just better. I highly recommend the snow crab and the fried shrimp. read more

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Amazing service and experience from start to finish!! Ken was wonderful!! Can't wait to come again!!

The biggest downside, honestly, is the wait. Even when you think you've timed it right, you're still looking at a long line and a pretty slow turnover. It can definitely test your patience, especially if you show up hungry. They updates in time are incorrect. Originally stated 1 hours and I waited well over 2 hours. That said, once you're seated and the food hits the table, it makes a strong case for why people keep coming back. The boil is where this place shines. The flavor is bold, buttery, and loaded with that signature Cajun kick. Whether you go shrimp, crab, or mix it up, everything comes out hot, messy in the best way, and seasoned all the way through. The whole experience of cracking shells and soaking everything in that sauce is worth it. Service is decent once you're in, but nothing that stands out enough to make up for the wait. Still, the quality of the boil carries the experience. If you can handle the time it takes to get seated, the food absolutely delivers. read more

Hadn't been to Boiling Crab in years, so I was very pleased to see a new'ish location close so to me. Service was spectacular and the server made amazing recommendations that were spot on. One of them was adding lemon pepper seasoning to our onion rings...GAME CHANGER (ate them so fast!) Also had a standard bag with sausage, potato, egg, etc... Since this location does not remove the heads from their shrimp, I ordered a fried shrimp basket and used those. It was the perfect addition! Margarita was good too. Standard seating, standard layout. No issues at all. I will return. read more

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Love!! Was craving this & boiling crab definitely delivered! I got shrimp, the whole shebang, medium spice. We shared fries also, which are so good! I appreciated how they gave us gloves & a bib. Definitely helped a lot with mess. I will say that their medium spice level is pretty spicy. I would go with mild if you are debating which level to get! Service is friendly and nice. read more

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

It really helps going on the yelp's waitlist when coming to this place. It gets really busy and the wait gets cut in half when you use the waitlist feature. So when we were seated , Jayra our server was very patient and understandable since this was our first time. You order via à la cart and you order by the pound- it was confusing at first because I didn't know how much shrimp was in a pound. But we figured it out and our server help us thru with the ordering. The food was delicious- the spices were on the spot. Just remember, eating the food gets messy and you have to peel the shrimp. Overall it was a good experience, it was a nice place and the food was delicious. read more

Long wait but service was great once seated! I had a half pound of the whole shebang shrimp! It was good but I felt like the flavors were to overpowering for my liking. I used to love this place years ago, but I just didn't seem to enjoy it as much. Pricing was great value for the amount of food! read more

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

Boiling Crab is always a fun time! It's very spacious, clean, and all the workers were so nice. We got the oysters, lobster, shrimp, and sausage in the sha bang sauce. Everything was fresh and the flavor was so good. Parking is easy in the large lot. read more

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

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Very yummy food, we decided to try the fried items this time. We usually stick to the seafood boils but changed it up today and it was delicious. Service is also very great. read more

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Our server Laina is the GOAT , give her a raise. Bag cleared food so good i had to write a poem: Sausage snaps, potatoes break, The table bends like ocean wake, And every napkin, stained and torn, Looks like proof a feast was born. read more

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

Food was overall pretty good but I found the first little crab inside one of the mussels it freaked me out but was able to move past it then found another in the shrimp bag. Wasn't able to enjoy the rest of my dinner because this really derailed how I felt about eating. I guess on a positive note this may show how fresh the food may be :| read more

The Boiling Crab - 2 little crabs - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Torrance, California

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Food always come out fresh and fast. Join the waitlist ahead of time because it's usually always pretty busy. The staff are always super attentive and friendly. My favorite seafood boil restaurant in the South Bay. read more

The Boiling Crab - Margarita with salt rim - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Torrance, California

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I love soft shell crabs which are very hard to find even in season so I was happy to be able to have them- the venue is super loud and crowded. read more

Decided to come here because of the yelp waitlist. Saved us time from waiting around in the foyer or car. The wait was still an hour long which is normal when you come during dinner time. The store is located in a huge strip mall with a lot of parking that fills up fast since there are popular restaurants in the same plaza. The staff is friendly and the inside of the restaurant is a typical seafood boil place. Service was really slow. We waited a long time for rice to come out and we didn't get our food all together. The food was good but a bit overpriced and stingy with the sauce. Overall, good food, long wait time and will be back read more

Came here on a Sunday and only waited about 30 minutes to get seated. Ordered cajun fries, 1lb shrimp the whole sha-bang mild, 1lb of clams the whole sha-bang mild, and a side of rice to share with my husband. The food took a little while to come out and noticed that the sauce that comes in the bag was very little. Not sure if that's the reason they are promoting "extra juicy" for $5 more. Furthermore, the shrimps seemed a little over cooked since they were a little harder to peel, the rice was very dry, and had to flag our server down twice for refills on our drinks and condiments. read more

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Boiling Crab is just in a league of its own. Straight up -- this place made me loyal to their shrimp boil. I've tried other spots, but nothing hits the same. Once you've had their Shabang sauce, it's hard to go anywhere else. They've got the flavor and spice level dialed in perfectly. The Shabang shrimp are always cooked right and coated heavy in that sauce. And I don't care what anyone says -- they might have the most underrated lemon pepper wings in all of LA. No joke. Crispy, flavorful, and always on point. My wife and I love this place. It's one of our go-to spots. The fries are always crispy, and we only get them lemon pepper style. So good. We recently tried the lobster roll, and it was really tasty, but it's only half a sandwich, so we'll probably stick to what we know next time. Only thing I wish they had was some bread to dip in all that extra sauce, because you definitely don't want that flavor going to waste. But honestly, even without that, this place is always amazing and always worth the wait. read more

The food at boiling crab was absolutely excellent! I've been here once before and always love the shabang sauce with all the mixes! Although the food is slightly expensive, the taste and quality make it all the more worth it. I loved the oysters and they were very surprisingly fresh! What really stood out, however, was the service! Our server Jared was extremely attentive and cared for our every need! He was really on top of us and just had refills ready before we even asked, came around to check up on us multiple times, and even joked around and made us feel at home so thank you Jared! You made our experience fantastic read more

Their shrimp AMAZING their sausages AMAZING their cajun fries A M A Z I N G ! Everything is super delicious. Their service top notch as-well, everyone is super nice even in their busiest days . The restaurant itself very calmed and fun ! read more

Always great service here. Order is always correct. The food this day was ON POINT!!! The whole shabang with extra garlic .... Slaaaapppyooooomaaaammmaa so good! Pricing is reasonable. Lots of seating. The wait time has gotten so much better. Lindsey did amazing. Location: THE BOILING CRAB 22901 Hawthorne Blvd Torrance, CA, 90505 (424) 488-0585 8804 TBL G3/1 GST 2 8/15/2025 6:06 PM What we ordered Dine In 1 TBC Fries 7.00 LP EXTRA LP 1 Shrimp 1LB 18.00 SB mild Xtra G 1 Shrimp 1LB 18.00 Eggs 3 Pcs 5.00 SB medium Xtra G 1 Extra Juicy 5.00 SB Mild EXTRA G 1 Catfish 14.00 no seasoning TOGO 1 Water 0.00 1 Michelada 13.00 Mango Cart 1 Margarita 13.00 Cajun Rim Subtotal $93.00 Tax $9.54 Payment Due $102.54 There is ample parking. Restrooms, establishment and staff are clean. read more

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This time, they were out of the blue crab, the Dungeness, and crayfish. The hostess was slow to get us. We got the fried options, the fried scallop basket and the fried catfish basket. Tonight was a slow night for a Tuesday. Place is well maintained and clean. Food is fresh and delicious read more

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The hostess was very nice and attentive. Wait time was a bit long. Recommend to get in line through yelp to not wait so much. Food was a 10/10. read more

The Boiling Crab - Fries, shrimp, potatoe, sausage, rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Torrance, California

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I waited over an hour for a table but was informed by the Boiling Crab that our table was ready only to wait another 30 minutes and we finally left because the customer service was awful where not friendly at all. They were making fun at us that we were waiting and kept making us wait for a table. read more

We wrapped up the day with a serious seafood feast at The Boiling Crab--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We kicked things off with fried catfish, fried soft-shell crab, crab fries, and even a cup of gumbo (more on that in a sec). But the real showstopper? The seafood boil--and we didn't hold back. We went for the king crab boil because... go big or go home, right? Everything was perfectly seasoned, flavorful, and messy in the best way possible. The service was friendly, the vibes were fun, and the music had us nodding along between bites. Now for the one miss: the gumbo. To me, the roux tasted more like a beef barley soup with gumbo ingredients thrown in, which just didn't hit the traditional notes I was craving. But honestly? That was the only letdown in an otherwise incredible meal. Would I go back? Absolutely. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and get a little messy, Boiling Crab is worth the hype. read more

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We planned to have a great time here and we did. BC does not take reservations, When you get here you give your name and telephone number to the hostess. Wait time is typically approximately 40-80 minutes We ordered Boil with Clams, Shrimp, Crawfish, Potatoes, and Corn. Lobster is at the market price the tail was small. They offer beer and some mixed drinks. The food is served in plastic bags that you can eat from or empty the bag onto the table. I have to say that the CORN was not that good, it tasted old and mushy, and it had a bad odor. You're provided with a Bib and plastic gloves in case it gets messy. Great place to bring the family and eat. The place is loud, plenty of parking. read more

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It was all Amazing!! Came here and haven't been at a boiling crab in a while and I love that they opened one in Torrance! This spot is perfection. The service was great our server was quick and very attentive. Well lit and decorated space it looks just like you would expect a boiling crab to look inside. I'll keep coming back for sure! read more

I love coming to Boiling crab ! But today's service was the best!! Shout out to our server ANDREA ! read more

Now I've been to boiling crab multiple times. Food was fast service started out great. But the choice of music was a bit inappropriate. Now it would have been noticed unless my teenage daughter pointed out that it was disgustingly disrespectful towards women. I listened heard what it was saying and politely asked if they can please change the genre. After that we we were not only ignored but our server changed to someone we had to flag down to get our check to leave. and music stayed the same. First time I've ever had an issue at this location. Maybe it was just whoever was left in charge or lack there of. Dinning should be enjoyed with music sure but not music that belongs in an exotic club. read more

soooo bombbb!! I had a great time at The Boiling Crab! The food was super flavorful and fresh, and the fun, lively vibe made it even better. big shout out to our server, Natalie M, was amazing! she was so kind, attentive, and quick to help. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall! read more

Food, service, ambiance!!! I love it!!! It's perfect for date night or family dinners

This is the family's favorite restaurant. We go very often and really enjoy the food and the service. Highly recommended read more

Just know the workers hate to see me coming lol my go to is the 1lb snow crab, mild sha bang sauce w corn, eggs and potatoes and side of rice. Hits every single time and legit is my last meal choice before I die. Ambiance is spacious and loud with some tvs. my fav spot ever. read more

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The food was fire and Jaidyn helped us out and made sure everything was perfect for us. Give that girl a raise, promotion even, give her the whole restaurant read more

Ordered three pounds of shrimp whole shabang style. It was okay. It lacked a bit of flavor. I usually get shrimp from the Korea Town location and that food has been more flavorful. read more

Always a favorite. Soooo good! I always get the crawfish and shrimp. Get the Whole Shebang sauce because you get the best of all worlds in flavors. Servers are fast and efficient. All customers were happy and having a good time. read more

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Finally tried The Boiling Crab!! I'm giving four stars because after all it turns out I'm not too much of a crab boil fan. However our servers did us well! Thanks to Syd and G for being patient and thorough with the answers to all our newbie questions. I knew what i was getting myself into mentally but was not sure I was prepared physically lol. When we walked in I already knew I was not to fond of the smell. The restaurant was cool though, pretty clean for people making a mess after mess. The waitresses were on top of their game and so were the hosts. We did wait about 20 min on a Thursday night but no issue with that since we were not in a hurry. I ordered shrimp, corn and potatoes, my son went with snow crab as it was recommended for the value and my husband a whole lobster and corn and my daughter had the chicken tenders and fries. The food came out pretty quickly it was all hot and we made such a mess! Lol I'd definitely recommend gloves and a bib since we passed up gloves I regretted it the whole night! I went home with fish fingers. I may give the place another try but as our first time trying I'd say it was a fun experience. read more