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    The Crab Shack

    4.0 (599 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:15 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    Garlic Cajun fries
    Vanessa C.

    We came in as a group of 9 and were told the wait would be 20-30 minutes, but they sat us in about 5 minutes which was a great start! It's pretty basic seats. Just tables along each other. They had multiple TV's playing a variety of things for people of all ages. Garlic Cajun Fries: SO good. The cheese on top was perfect, super crispy, and really well seasoned. Crab Shack Mix (medium spice): The seasoning was amazing -- had my nose running in the best way. Honestly, I could drink the sauce with a straw. Sausage: Went crazy. Bursts with flavor the second you bite into it. Potatoes & Corn: Simple but the seasoning made them hit way different. Service was fast and consistent the whole time. Andrea was super sweet, and the girl bringing our food out was really attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. They even packed our food for us! Overall, amazing experience. I'd definitely come back!

    Pat P.

    We were greeted and seated right away. Food was excellent and was out within minutes of ordering. The service was good.

    Fried oysters and lemon pepper fries.
    Steven E.

    Was looking for a new crab spot as I've tried quite a few in LA. This location is small but they delivered big flavor!! When we arrived it was open seating and we were immediate greeted and had our beverage orders taken. We placed our order and noticed how cozy the place felt. Our food came out quick and food was just as ordered. Will definitely return to this location.

    2lbs shrimp
    Kendrick L.

    My go-to seafood boil spot. I love this place because it is right around the corner from me, but also because the food is great, there's not much of a wait time compared to boiling crab (that makes you wait for two hours), and the service is quick and easy. It is a smaller location compared to the others I've been to, and has a more laid back atmosphere. I usually order the combo that comes with three pounds of seafood and a few pieces of sausage, potatoes, and corn cobs. You get three flavor options (garlic butter, Cajun, and lemon pepper) but the best option is the one that allows you to mix all three. Overall this is one of my favorite seafood boil locations because the staff is helpful, the service is quick, wait times are short, and most importantly the food is great.

    Spicy crawfish with corn
    Stephan T.

    A very casual place, serving up good seafood, cooked to order with a variety of sides, and in several styles. Those who know me won't be surprised that I chose spicy. I went twice, getting crawfish once, and shrimp the second (head-on -- always a plus, but squeamish folks can get peeled). It's messy, but that's why tables are covered with paper, and you can get bibs and gloves (or be a barbarian, like me). Service was friendly and efficient. My only recommendation for improvement would be that solo diners can get a one pound mix of seafood, which is currently only available for something like 5 pounds and up. I would have loved to have shrimp, crawfish, mussels and clams all together. It's a minor quibble, but consider it. It's women-owned, which is nice to support.

    Thank you for my food that I never received crab shack

    Been waiting almost hour for my food. Two groups had came in way after us and got their food right away. Our order was not complicated to take this long. Place isn't even full it is completely empty. This unacceptable! If I could put no stars I would.

    Savenny C.

    WONT go to this crab shack anymore!! We had a takeout order and we found plastic in our garlic fries. A side from this - everything was overcooked and flavor wasn't great like the other locations.. Very DISAPPOINTING!

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    Cecille C.

    Came here for dinner on the weekend with a big group and we were quite disappointed with the service. Food is good, nice seafood boil with good flavors. I quite prefer this over the Boiling Crab chain due to the flavors in the sauce itself, but service here is bad. The workers are talking and laughing with each other and undermine the customers most of the time. There is no professionalism here and no managers when we went. The staff did not welcome us when we walked in and just told us to pick a spot to sit at. From the bat we knew the service was going to lack, but we were hungry and it was kind of late to look for another spot. The owner needs to step in and fix the hospitality and professionalism of his staff. They all seemed like they didn't care and never checked on us not once! Safe to say will not be back to his location again! I will relay this to all my family and friends as well!!!

    Kyle S.

    If you plan on eating here, just make sure it not near closing because they will rush your order and give you the wrong item and you can't switch it out because they like to close earlier. I ordered @ 8:30pm (they close at 9:30) for a combo 2 crawfish, 1 clam and a seperate shrimp because i'm allergic to shrimp. Ended up with 3 pounds of shrimp and 1 clam. Now i can't enjoy dinner with the family because theyre kitchen was closed. Its a super small restaurant as well, so with only 3 tables sat with 2 servers, there shouldn't be a reason my order was incorrect. Decent food, with not so great service.

    Mirielly I.

    I had not been there in a while and I visited today, it was sooooo good. My server was Danny he was the sweetest! Great customer service. Def will be back again. Seafood was so fresh I literally want to go back typing this

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    4 years ago

    All my crab legs were damn near empty! Literally hollow with NO meat inside! Save your money, I do not recommend this place!

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    2 years ago

    The Cajun fries are amazing and the rice. The shrimp here is also really good. And the service is good.the place is clean.

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    2 years ago

    The food was great and so was the service. The shrimp and crab were great. Would definitely come back

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    2 years ago

    We always call in and do take out, it's super efficient. The food is great, one of the best seafood boils in the South Bay!

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    2 years ago

    Good customer service, and amazing food. Would highly recommend coming to eat here. Food came in a timely matter and no wait to be seated.

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    2 years ago

    Been coming here for years, the food is great and the staff great. It's a great place to dine in.

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    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Their food is so good. And they prepare it very quickly. If you are looking for a chill spot and good food, this is the place for you.

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    4 years ago

    Food is always a hit here, even the service 10/10! Would recommend this to everyone who loves great seafood and great service.

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    3 years ago

    Do not eat here!! They have roaches, I saw them crawling around the restaurant, literally made me gag. The service was great though.

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    2 years ago

    Great food wonderful service packed so it must be so loved. Highly recommend. Food so fresh and cooked well

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    Waited 30 mins to be seated, super under staffed. We just left cause it's taking too long.

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    2 years ago

    Our server Danny was the BOMB Super friendly and attentive, we will definitely be back!

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    Ask the Community - The Crab Shack

    Is this the crawfish corner with a different name or is this a new establishment?

    It is a new establishment, they also have crab shack in Gardena also

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    Easy parking. Good, nice, and friendly service by the "daddies" that work there…read more I've eaten at several other similar restaurants, but the food here didn't quite hit the spot. The flavor was kind of off -- too heavy on the garlic and the sauce was too light. I also find this place too pricey for what you get. I also ordered one side of corn, which is $3.50 for 2 pieces. I was charged $7 but only received 2 pieces of corn. Same thing happened to my coworker who ordered the same thing! Their corn was also on the harder side. $5 for small rice?! I was charged $10 for 2 small rice. BUT ON THE MENU, RICE IS ONLY $2.50! I only received 2 side orders of rice. THERE IS DEFINITELY A DISCREPANCY WITH THE PRICES ON THE MENU AND THE PRICES THAT ARE PRINTED ON THE RECEIPT! Look at my receipt and their menu. I SUGGEST GOING TO SHRIMP LOVER, BOILING CRAB, CRAB SHACK, OR HOT AND JUICY CRAWFISH FOR BETTER QUALITY AND BETTER TASTING FOOD.

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