Family favorite restaurant. Parking sucks, but not their fault lol! Service is always fast. The seafood always tastes fresh, prices are fair. Sauce is always so yummy. They also have thai food, which defers from other seafood broil restaurants. The crab thai style fried rice is our favorite! 10/10 hit the spot. Food was great. Michelada was delicious. They have beer buckets and pitchers! Beer on tap and bottles. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Crab Thai Style Fried Rice - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

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I have frequented "the shrimp lover" in redondo beach for years. Came across this location on Sunday and was pleasantly surprised. The parking is atrocious but definitely worth it! I ordered the "big combo" corn potatoes sausage lots of crawfish, mussels, shrimp and clams with a king crab leg and a snow crab cluster! All for $70 the king crab leg was so perfectly cooked the meat came out so easily and clean! My waitress PAM was the best and very attentive and helpful. Would definitely recommend and will definitely be back read more

The Shrimp Lover - The "big combo" - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

I have a friend who likes going here, and I think I've been twice in the past month with the same friend. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. The restaurant is Thai-owned and located in Thai Town, though the main draw is Cajun-style seafood boils, with a limited selection of Thai dishes for those who prefer that instead. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but in Los Angeles, I usually recommend sitting inside, since the sidewalk traffic can be a bit distracting. The space has a nautical theme, along with customer writing on the walls, contributing to a busy, lived-in appearance. I usually share a combo with the medley sauce at medium spice, and sometimes add another order of shrimp. My friend insists on getting a bottle of wine to enjoy with the meal. They provide a bib and suggest wearing gloves so the sauce doesn't get on your hands, especially since you're eating over a table covered in wax paper. read more

Honestly this place was so good as far as seafood boil I've only tried boiling crab and it used to be my favorite but now this place is my favorite it is so good the flavor was awesome the staff was nice and the michelada was fire read more

Ordered Uber Eats the lobster tail, shrimp, potatoes, mussels and corn with lemon pepper sauce- INCREDIBLE. Like amazing thank you so much for a delicious meal. Will be ordering again. read more

Service was great. Very welcoming but unfortunately if you like spicy this is not it. I ordered a pound of shrimp "Hot" level and was not spicy at all. Was dissatisfied on that part but definitely satisfied with the add of potatoes to it. The sauce had a good taste but just not spicy at all. Other than that, everything was good. read more

honestly I always choose this over boiling crab. Shrimp lover is the bestttt I come here over and overr I might even become a shrimp the best place ever read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

IMHO flavors are wayyyy better than Boiling Crab. I believe that the garlic purée they use is better than whole clove. You definitely get vibes of Boiling crab in terms of decoration, but it feels more homey for some reason. With a party of 3, we shared a fried calamari basket and the big combo, and we were pretty satisfied without feeling too full. Everything was a hit and i will definitely be back for more. Only problem is parking. This is going to test your patiences. They have a small lot and parking on the street can be atrocious, but don't let that dictate how you judge the taste and service. read more

The Shrimp Lover - The Big Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Last Saturday, my husband and I went to see a friend in a Stand Up in Thsi Town. We had 40 minutes to eat. We found this place close to the theater. We thought how is cool the vibe of restaurant, shrimp lovers as well. The service was fast , great and friendly service, and the food was delicious! The fries were amazing! The portion is good for two and cheap! They have thsi plates as well. Go to have fun with friends! read more

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Best bang for your buck! We got 1lb of shrimp which comes with potatoes, added corn and sausage for around $25. Service was great and food came out fast. There's only a small parking lot in front, so most likely you may have to find street parking. read more

The Shrimp Lover - 1lb Shrimp (1 lb)shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

Really good service and food ! This was my first time here and loved it! The macaroon ice cream is a must too! read more

The Shrimp Lover - Shrimp (1/2 lb) Mussels (1 lb) Clams (1 lb) Squid (1 lb) Clams Mini Combo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

The sauce flavor is amazing, thats why we ordered delivery 3 times in 1 month. Other than that, the seafood quality is so bad to the point i wonder if the cook or owner will be ok with their family eating it. So so disappointed and over $100 wasted. 1lb of shrimp came with heads falling apart, difficult to peel and meat was breaking. You know what i mean if you like shrimp. read more

The quality of the food has gone down a lot. Everything tasted bland and flavorless. Nothing stood out, which was disappointing compared to before. What confused me the most was the service charge. We were a party of three and were automatically charged 18% gratuity, but no one informed us about this. I almost added extra tip on top of it. This should be clearly explained to customers in advance. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations. read more

This place was absolutely amazing and everything was also at a reasonable price as well! The ambiance/aesthetic was very cute; the place was a bit small but cozy yet had spacious outside seating. It gave the appearance of a bar and a restaurant. My friend and I went there for Galentine's Day and had such a time! Our waiter was very kind and informative about our food options as well! We both got the bucket with some appetizers and sides! Don't forget to grab some of the frozen macarons on your way out; they're the PERFECT munchie snacks for when you're stuck in traffic! read more

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It's a small place, but cozy. Bar atmosphere, but only beer and wine on the menu. We ordered 2 pounds of boiled shrimp, Cajun seasoning and spicy for the level, the chef fried shrimp, and beef chow mein. The boiled shrimp, we're not really seasoned and not spicy at all. The chef fried shrimp were really good, but I don't like that they up-charge if you get them without the peel. Because of the "sauce" they do become soggy quickly. The beef chow mein was disgusting, and it had an awful smell to it. I couldn't eat it. If I were to go back, it would solely be because of the chef fried shrimp. I would try them with the peel on though, to see if that changes how soggy it gets. I was disappointed that they didn't inquire about the uneaten chow mein. Considering I didn't eat it, and I turned down a box you would've thought they would've been interested in why. They weren't. read more

I ordered on Uber eats. First time trying this spot and I wasn't happy with the flavor. I ordered the Cajun medium snow crab, corn, & potatoes. The sauce was flavorless..didn't have that spicy kick that I look for in a seafood boil. Wont be trying again. read more

2/5 - Good food, but the worst service, missing food, and an insane wait (1hr+) The food at The Shrimp Lover was alright, but the service made the whole experience frustrating and not worth it. Our server was a lady with a short/buzz hair cut. We ordered BBQ ribs, a pound of shrimp, mussels, crab legs, crawfish, pad see-ew, and a kids meal. A few minutes later, the server came back and told us they didn't have ribs. Just to make sure we asked a different server just to check again, and she said they did have ribs. After 15 minutes, only the ribs came. We thought the rest was on the way, but after waiting another 30 minutes, still nothing. We asked, and the server said she wrote it down but forgot to tell the cook half of the meal, Seriously? 15 minutes later the kids meal finally came, and then 10 minutes after that the rest of the food showed up, except the mussels. We asked again, and the server laughed and said she forgot to tell the cook, again. To make it worse, they charged $35 for tip and tax. Overall, the food was good, but the long wait and bad service made this a really bad experience. We won't be coming back. read more

The Shrimp Lover - BBQ Ribs, Cajun Fries - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

Parking: tiny lot but there is street parking. Seating: outdoor seating on the patio or inside seating, they can push tables together to make a larger table. Service: the waiters are super nice and helpful! Food: the food was absolutely delicious, it is a Thai restaurant so it's their own Thai twist to everything which makes it super good. The sauce is good and they have Thai dipping sauce on the side which is a sweet sour a little spice dipping green sauce. Great place! read more

This is a must-try if you love Boiling Crab and Thai food!! It's the combination I didn't know I needed. Truly flavorful "Medley" sauce with Thai flair. The Cajun Fries are SO GOOD - crispy and fresh! However I would not order the Drunken Noodles again - very dry and bland. I poured the Medley sauce from the shrimp over it, which made it better so I'll keep the 5 stars lol. Place is cute with cozy outdoor seating, string lights, customer graffiti, and fisherman decor. Service was great - very friendly and fast service. We came on a Tuesday night and I recommend coming on a weekday because I can imagine it being packed on a weekend! Will definitely be back! read more

The Shrimp Lover - 1 lb. Shrimp, 1 lb. Clams, Cajun Fries, Drunken Noodles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

Shrimp Lover is such a solid spot for seafood lovers! I've had so many dinners here and it never disappoints. The boils are always on point--great flavor and amazing portions. One of my absolute favorites is the garlic pasta with shrimp (add on) so rich and satisfying. And that chili sauce they serve with it? Out of this world. Spicy, tangy, and totally addictive. Definitely one of my go-to places when I'm craving seafood done right. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

I almost yacked after swallowing a "fresh" oyster. It was disgusting. The fried oysters were just as horrific. They tasted like they were flown from Loch Ness. The fried shrimp tasted like they were out of a frozen bag. And I'll be you a dollar that they probably were. The waitress was very sweet. And the only items I enjoyed were the fries and my Thai ice tea. Eat here at your own peril read more

go-to spot for seafood cravings--bold Cajun flavors, fresh shrimp, and messy-in-a-good-way boil bags that hit the spot every time. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

bought the crawfish 1 lb bag, potatoes weren't fully cooked. The crawfish had no flavor and tasted like swamp water. worst crawfish I've ever had. read more

I would only order the pound of shrimp- head off- keep shell on - seafood boil, add a corn, a potato comes with it, lemon pepper hot. The key is - head off shell on. The waiter will always ask shell off? Just order it the way I said it- head off- shell on. We must not forget the crispy fried soft shell crab ( you get 2 ) and canjun fries. You too would love my order, if you don't know what to get. read more

Absolutely one of my favorite things to come past be on the bucket list if you haven't tried it. Love the Thai tea ,shrimp Bucky with a hint of sausage and potatoes Yum Yum. The service is always great and it's very laid-back which I like a lot. It's a fun trendy place. read more

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It was so much better than expected. We got shrimp that comes with potatoes, sausage and corn with the original Cajun, hot! Staff were nice and attentive. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

I got the snow crab legs and I have never ever been to a place where the shell came off perfectly almost every time. Props to chefs cooked to perfection. I didn't even want crab legs bc I didn't think i could eat 1.25 pounds on my own, but it was cooked perfectly I couldn't not eat them. I was pretty mad at my bf for ordering them too bc i didn't think i could eat them and would be full from everything else we got. But it was so perfect I literally could not be unhappy anymore. The melody mix to is so perfect. The service was great, checked up on us frequently but not too much. Was not too crowded on a thursday and had plenty of tv playing sports games. 10/10 will be back! read more

The Shrimp Lover - just wanted to show how much it was worth it Snow Crab Clusters (1.25 lb) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

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I sampled this restaurant's "Fried Ocean" dish, which consisted of 2x Fried Fish, 4x Fried Oysters, 4x Fried Shrimp, and Calamari with Cajun Fries. It was quite the satisfying and filling dish. I also enjoyed the restaurant's high-quality Garlic Bread and Thai Tea. Our server was conspicuously polite and humble, but you'll need to get his attention if you need anything after your dishes are delivered to your table. During my recent visit, I observed a sign at the front counter that appeared to state (or at least imply) that a vaccine card is (theoretically) required to dine in. Parking in the adjacent lot appears to be rather limited in availability. Both restrooms are gender-neutral. While I certainly appreciate the progressive direction of that business decision, a more stringent maintenance regimen for said restrooms would be even better (hint, hint). read more

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Love this place. Great environment. Excellent service very clean. Foods is served fast so no long wait to eat. I love hollywood read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

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This is not the same shrimp lover.. the sign still says the shrimp lover but their menu has changed and its now The Shrimp.. the taste was not the same, a little bland.. shrimp size was also small. Rice was undercooked.. At least their fries were still good.. we used to drive down here a lot to get our cajun boil fix but with the new management and food quality, this may be our last visit. Too bad.. read more

Known about this spot for years and even after a few years hiatus of me dining there, I returned today and they still slay. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!! read more

We got a few pounds of the shrimp. Got the mixed sauce and tried multiple spice levels. Hot was our favorite!! Service was easy and fast! Did take out and everything was bagged well!! read more

The shrimp is so delicious I love it the service is great not to much wait and not to expensive

Please. Clean your crab legs. Take them out of the box and rinse them off. Give them a rub or two and remove the "green stuff". I could not enjoy them at all. And the sauce.... It's not the same. All I tasted was hot sauce and minced garlic. read more

Delicious place with great deals!! But the reason I am taking off a star is because they charge $1.50 for water and I do find this reprehensible. But they have such good beer deals, I will just bring my own water bottles next time I come! They have $4 modelo drafts all day, $18 & $22 beer bucket specials! This alone is worth coming, but they food is just great, it reminds me when I was a little girl when my parents would take me to the docks and we would have real seafood! The outside patio is medium Small and decorated with very cute lights, it is 5:20 pm on a wed and 3 out of 5 tables are full so definitely recommend calling before you come to see if theres a wait! Today I had the grilled salmon with a side of fried rice and broccoli for 13.99 and 10/10 would totally recommend! Also the service is spectacular! My waitress is so on point and is making sure I have everything I need and my glass is kept full, if only they didn't charge for water it would be 5 stars for sure!!! read more

The Shrimp Lover - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Best tasting seafood boil in LA in terms of Flavor. Easily, i don't place around, just trust me on this. Been going to this place for close to ten years. Gone here for family gatherings, birthday parties, casual dinners, but never on a date. You must really be comfortable around eachother if you go here on a date. Anyways........ My records is 5lbs of shrimp between me and 2 buds. My go it has always been shrimp in the medley sauce (medium or hot) add corn. Eat it with a bowl of rice, scoop the sauce into the rice, and start peeling them jawns. PRO TIP!!!!! Peel about few shrimp at once, lay the meat over the rice and pour the sauce over it. It's the most optimal way, flavor wise and efficiency. Don't sleep on the GARLIC BREAD & CAJUN FRIES read more

We ordered food through uber-eat during COVID-19 pandemic to support local bussiness. We pick this place since they are smaller restaurant (not part of chain!) We had shrimp, king crab legs, clams with medium spicy medley sauces, 1 side order of sweet potatoe, garlic breads. The sauce is spicy and tasty as Boiling crabs chain and Boat House in Monterey park. However, the shrimp, kingceab and clams are slightly smaller size. Pricewise, they are a bit higher than Boiling crabs. 1lb of shrimp with 2 corns, a few potatoes is about $15, king crab legs $40, clams $15. Everything is fresh and tasty though. Overall, it is pretty good alternative for Boiling crabs, Boat house. read more

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Shrimp lover was my place to come to for shrimp. When we got here at 9:09am we were greeted by a skinny young guy with a pouting face because we had just entered the facility. We've been here past 9pm and they've always taken us (it's the other guy) but this time it was different, they turned us away and told us they are closing early. Since when are you able to just turn paying customers away? Maybe because their supervisor or management was not there. We've recommended this place many times, but not no more. Don't post your hours till 9:30pm and want to close early, just because. read more

The Shrimp Lover - Clearly it was 9:09pm and yelp says 9:30pm. They turned us away. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Hollywood, California

Surprised and delighted by this place. I went with a group of 6 to enjoy some yummy and messy seafood. Called ahead about 10-15mins to let them know we were coming and they set up a table just for us. For a small party like us I didn't think we'd need to reserve a table, I'd never been there before calling, and when I did get there so happy to have called, it's a little small. Prices are listed on the chalkboard for market price items. We definitely missed that when we first got there and as we were waiting for our food I saw it on the wall. Funny enough when we asked the server the market prices she didn't even point us to the wall which is interesting. The food was pretty good. About the same as other smaller chain crab joints which I prefer over the typical boiling crab. Flavor for the butter only was ok. I don't love spicy so I prefer not to get cajun, but my friends who did get cajun, liked the flavors a lot. My most memorable moment, was the server running out to us after we had just paid to give me my reusable straw. What a kind soul. He could've easily thrown it out but instead he pulled it from my cup using a napkin and then ran it out to us in the parking lot. I couldn't be more thankful as I just got that straw. We'll definitely go back not only because it's local to me and my friends but with the service, they won our loyalty. read more

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I went in Friday 08/23 with a friend and we split oysters and a crawfish combo. We went to our separate households and both got insanely sick with food poisoning at the same time 24 hours after. It was definitely this restaurant. I've never been so sick (so gnarly) and crazy we paid $85 for the pain, no refund, no real resolution. I would stay far far away... read more