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    The Submarine Crab

    4.6 (255 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    THE SUBMARINE CRAB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    vidia c.

    2/14/2026 Valentines Day This review is live as I am still at the location. Yelp said it's closing in 51 mins I would give it a negative star if I could. Long wait list, many tables open since 30 mins before I wrote this review, but no one cleaned the tables so they could call ppl in. They let new people came in and wrote their names down on the wait list without telling them that they can't take walk ins anymore. Some people were smart enough to cross their names out and left. It's looks like they're understaffed BUT they were still taking to-go orders. WTH! VERY BAD SERVICE!

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    Ben P.

    Trying this restaurant for the first time. Came here for lunch with my family. Restaurant was nice and clean, both inside and outside. I love their submarine theme decors. The staffs here are friendly and attentive. Being here for the first time, they were able to explain how things work. The food here is similar to Boiling Crab and Kickin Crab. You order your seafoods by the pound, then select your sauce. They have set combos you can order from, which makes ordering very easy. We got the Combo #1. We selected Shrimp, Clams, and Mussel. We opt for the Torpedo sauce, which is a combination of Garlic Butter, Classic Cajun, and Lemon Pepper. We also added the Fish and Chips. We didn't wait long before our foods came out. Foods were delicious. The Torpedo sauce goes well with the Seafoods. We enjoyed every bites. The Fish and Chips were also very good. We love it here. Would definitely come back again in the future to try their other items.

    Lishya H.

    I was eager to try this place and it was easy to make a reservation as well. The service was quick and attentive and the place is very clean. As for the food, I give 3 stars since it is definitely fresh seafood, however the taste was way too salty for me. I tasted more saltiness than the garlic butter and their Cajun sauce. The garlic noodle is pretty decent. The portion is less than moderate when it says on Combo B that includes 4 sausages, literally it's 4 small pieces of sausage. Thank you for the service though!

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    Ashley S.

    The food is great the service even better and the price is great! There's alot of fun things to look at inside and fun little surprise ending! I won't spoil the fun! Highly recommend!

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    Jode M.

    Jane is such an amazing server. It was our first time at Submarine Crab in Diamond Bar. Her service was unparalleled. So kind, so attentive. It was a great experience for my birthday! You gotta try Combo 3 with Shrimp and King Crab as well as the Garlic Noodles! Incredible food, service, and ambience!

    Daniela C.

    We love coming here as opposed to other seafood boil places because you don't have to wait ridiculously long to be seated. You are welcomed and served right away. Staff is friendly. Jane is always so kind and nice and makes sure we are well taken care of. She is usually there when we go and we appreciate her menu recommendations. The prices here can't be beat either. Food is 10/10 good flavor all around. We are definitely turning into regulars here.

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    Sophia T.

    I can't believe this place opened AFTER I moved out of my parents' house in diamond bar! I always be craving seafood broil. We saw a reel on IG and decided to try it out since it was right next to my mom's. We went on a rainy Friday night and it wasn't too busy! I like that they play sports on the TV! The servers were super kind and food with delicious. The price is not bad either. We spent approximately $185 for 6 people. Shrimp is always my favorite and the cajun fries! Will definitely come back here to get my seafood broil fix.

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    May Y.

    This place isn't bad. There are other places I prefer as the sauce at those other places are better. However they do give you plenty of sauce on the side. They also have liquor here which is a plus. I would say I was pleasantly surprised with the service. It was great. Unfortunately we came at the wrong time. Apparently crawfish was not in season and was frozen. We missed live crawfish by a day. The clam was a little mushy and not that great. But the shrimp and Cajun fried rice was good. I originally was going to give this place 3 stars but service was on point and they served Tito's with soda where most similar places have beer. And the hand wash was plus! The place was clean and kept up very well.

    Kristie H.

    Here's a polished version of your review while keeping your tone and enthusiasm: Way better than Boiling Crab, in my opinion. The Torpedo sauce is my favorite--super flavorful, and the seafood is incredibly fresh. So many spots don't even use live seafood, but this place does it right. The butter garlic clams are something I literally dream about, and I always take extra Torpedo sauce home to pour over rice. Game changer. I also have to get the fish and chips--tasty catfish with Cajun fries. So good. Sunny was my server and she was so sweet and attentive. Service is always on point. They regularly have sales and a solid happy hour. This place is definitely my go-to!

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included)
    M S.

    Service was great. Food was generally okay, but the dishes weren't covered in sauce, so they cooled down faster than at similar places. I wouldn't recommend the lobster tail--it seemed either overcooked or not fresh. Also, the 4 sausage is just 4 small pieces, which wasn't what my friend and I expected (and I now see others have mentioned the same). I later found out the restaurant had a temporary closure in October 2025 due to a health code violation, which I didn't know before visiting. Taking everything into account, I don't think I'll come back...

    Ray J.

    Great delicious seafood with friendly, helpful service. We hada late dinner after work. Even though there were only two tables in the restaurant, the friendly server did not rush us. She was really helpful with the order and attentive. The seafood pasta was super yummy and flavorful; it matched the fries. We also shared a combo meal, and that was like a feast for 5!!! All the fresh seafood marries well with the house sauce. We were surprised and amazed! It matched the fries. We also shared a combo meal, and that was like a feast for 5!!! All the fresh seafood marries well with the house sauce. We were surprisingly amazed. This will be a perfect place for a group gathering on a game night. Enjoy the seafood and some ice-cold beer!

    Serany P.

    This place is AMAZING. The Combo deals are always so worth it! It just depends on what you want inside for what the combo deals are offering. The flavor (torpedo) is SO GOOD. I definitely recommend that! As well as the Cajun fries. (If you're a crawfish lover PLS COME HERE WHEN ITS CRAWFISH SEASON!! ITS WORTH IT!!) They also have mouthwash and this cute way to wash your hands after your meal that has bubbles flowing out from a glass container! Super cute! Staff is super nice and friendly. They're very attentive and caring. Cleanliness and ambiance of the place is perfect. Super clean and relaxing while just chowing down your seafood boil. 10/10 This place ALWAYS a go to for me!

    Combo 2 (2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages included) with shrimp, clams, crawfish, and crab legs (when they had a B3GO deal)
    Maggie C.

    I am obsessed with this place. The servers are starting to recognize me. Clean and simple with a submarine theme. I can't get enough of their food! The seafood is really fresh. Head on shrimp is PLUMP (The clams are almost always live) and the SAUCE. I could bathe in it. If you like the garlic noodles and Cajun fries are amazing too. If it's just you- you can get a lb of shrimp and some white rice for under $25! That's a steal for Cajun boil.

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    It's not as fresh as other seafood locations. Maybe it was just and off day. Prices are too high for the quality. But the staff was kind.

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    Do you use msg? Can we order the food be made with no msg? We are severely allergic and will have migraines and vomiting for days.

    Hi Coco, Some of the ingredients we use naturally contain MSG; however, some of our main seafood sauces such as Torpedo, Lemon Pepper, and Cajun are completely MSG-free. To… Read more

    Hi, planning on coming for a birthday next week. Are the free cocktails non alcoholic? Have you gotten your beer license?

    Hi Ada, Thanks for reaching out! We do offer non-alcoholic drinks, so everyone can enjoy them. I'm also happy to let you know that we’ve received our beer license! Thank you for your patience!

    Do you guys serve alcohol?

    Hi Hideo, We are only giving away FREE cocktails for all dine-in tables at the moment as we are still waiting for our beer & wine license!

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    Youpeng Seafood Go Believe

    Youpeng Seafood Go Believe

    4.1
    (145 reviews)
    4.9 mi

    What a unique experience!…read more Grilling, bbq-ing, etc is a norm but steaming your food on the table? Now that's something else! I really enjoyed the dinner I had, they offer lots of options, from freshly made buns, dumplings to fresh seafood. The menu is pretty extensive and they also offer cooked dishes from the kitchen. The staff are very helpful and friendly. They made sure we get the best experience as it was our first time dining at this place. We had the big eye fish as they called it and they steamed it at the other empty table because our buns and dumplings were steaming at the same time to save time. They finish the fish at the kitchen with the hot oil and sauce. We also had the pork and shrimp buns, and beef dumplings. They were delicious! You can make your sauce at the station too and they provide good options. We also got the baby oysters appetizer that was soaking in some sort of light soy sauce marinade. Also got the soft shell crab and you get 3 whole crabs for $10! It was so worth it! The whole restaurant looked clean and inviting. The booths were spacious. I would definitely come back here and try other dishes!

    Came to YOUPENG Seafood recently and overall had a really enjoyable experience…read more The crab was fresh and beautifully presented. The meat was sweet and tender, and the sauce had a nice balance of savory flavor without overpowering the natural seafood taste. You can tell the quality of the seafood is solid. The sea urchin egg custard was super smooth and silky. The uni added a rich, slightly briny depth that paired really well with the delicate steamed egg. Definitely a standout if you like uni. Each dishes had its own highlight. Ambiance is modern and clean, giving a slightly upscale seafood house vibe. Service was decent and the food came out nicely presented. Prices are on the higher side, but for fresh seafood and quality ingredients, it feels reasonable for a special meal. Would come back again to try more of their live seafood options.

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    Boston Lobster

    4.3
    (240 reviews)
    4.4 mi
    $$

    Delicious food with great portion sizes and service! Good place for a celebration dinner or a more…read morecasual one. We got the house special lobster with garlic noodles, crab asparagus soup, French style beef cubes, fried calamari, and small pea sprouts. Really liked all the dishes but the highlights for me were definitely the lobster and the beef.

    Came here to check out the lunch special menu. There were plenty of open seating and we were able…read moreto be seated very quickly. The lunch special menu has some great deals! We order the sautéed ong choy (water spinach), clams with basil sauce, and beef chow fun Hong Kong style for two. The lunch special menu also includes steamed white rice FOC and hot tea. The sautéed ong choy is perfectly stir fried and seasoned with plenty of garlic pieces. The clams with basil sauce are HUGE and once again perfectly seasoned. The beef chow fun (HK style) was a bit light on the seasoning, but tasted as expected. Overall, great value for some really good food! Portion wise, we only ordered three dishes and still had plenty of leftovers to take home. Good service, and typical Chinese restaurant ambiance. Definitely will come back to check out their other lunch specials and as well as their lobster dishes. Considering how many Chinese eateries in the area, it's worth checking it out. Parking wise, the park spaces right in front of the restaurant can be filled up quickly as there are only about a dozen spaces, so the safe bet is to park at the large plaza parking spaces to the side of the restaurant.

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    The Kickin' Crab

    The Kickin' Crab

    3.8
    (1.1k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Casual dining

    My go to love this place. I usually will get Kicken style shrimp with corn, potato's and sausage…read moreand it does not disappoint. Food 10/10 Service 10/10 Cleanliness 10/10 Return? 10/10

    Food was fine, but the service needs a lot of work…read more It was our first time coming here, so I had no idea how anything worked. When we first arrived, the front was completely disorganized, and there were no lines at all. People were just crowding around the hostess table, so I had no idea how to add my name to the waitlist. There were no signs that showed where the line starts, and no line was being formed at all. The hostess kept having to walk people to their table, so it was nearly impossible to grab her attention. When I did manage to do so, she was very rude and prioritized other people before us. She obviously saw us come in before other people, but ignored that fact and just added other people to the waitlist first. Ridiculous. Their waitlist system is through Yelp, which sends you a text when your table is ready. Based on the app, it said that our table wouldn't be ready for about 1.5 hours, so we decided to walk around the outlet in the meantime. After nearly 1.5 hours, I saw that we were 2nd in line and decided to have our family walk back to the restaurant. While we were waiting outside for me to receive the text, we heard the host call my name and say that our table was ready. We met with him, and I said that it was odd since I hadn't received the text yet. He said, "Oh no, the hostess told me about you guys. You said that your phone was dead, so you'd hang around the restaurant and wait for us to call your name." No. We never said that. They have us confused with a different party. This means that if I hadn't checked the waitlist regularly and had just waited for that text, it never would've come, and we never would've gotten seated. What a messy system. Also, I've never been to a seafood boil restaurant where we have to ask for the bibs. Normally, they're given to us right when we're seated, so it was weird. We noticed other people were given bibs right when they're seated, so we're not sure why this happened. Other Kickin' Crab locations also give you an entire bottle of ketchup, whereas this place only gives small plastic cups. Weird. I think the employees and other customers would agree with me when I say that the entire place is completely disorganized because multiple orders around us were being messed up. The table to our left was missing its piece of corn and sausage in its bag of shrimp, while the table to our right was missing crawfish in their bag. The workers were obviously trying their best to straighten things out, but it didn't seem to be working. The menu is consistent with their other locations, but the market prices are a bit higher than what we're used to. Compared to the location that we always go to, this place offers bigger frozen crawfish, but the bags were mainly just the claws, so it seemed like a big ripoff. * Cajun Fries: 8/10 - nice cook, but there was only cajun seasoning on the top * Shrimp (Head-On): 9/10 - good flavor * Crawfish (Frozen): 6/10 - big crawfish, but the bag was mostly just claws and not enough garlic The place is located at the Shoppes of Chino Hills outlet, so parking is relatively easy. After being seated, the servers were nice, but it was difficult to enjoy the experience because of everything that had already happened. Overall, the service was a huge letdown, and we did not feel comfortable eating here. Places like this are why tipping is optional. The workers at the Kickin' Crab location we usually go to are way more laidback and friendlier, yet still maintain impeccable service. Would not return.

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    The Dive Oyster Bar

    The Dive Oyster Bar

    4.5
    (246 reviews)
    7.7 mi
    $$

    Yay for Enrique! He was our server during happy hour and we had a great experience!…read more Food came out fresh and hot. It was delicious. Happy hour menu is great! We got clam chowder, clams and mussels and fish and chips. Their wine sangria is refreshing. Highly recommend!

    I'd appreciate the business owner to reach out to me. I tried calling and they said no manager was…read moreavailable. This evening this is the order I placed. Why didnt I get PASTA with my "lobster pasta"? My order says RICE on the side. Your waitress said i told her no pasta. Why would I spend over $65 for ONE DISH with no pasta? She placed me hold as I heard her tell the chef "she said no pasta now she wants it" I did not say that. She asked me about the rice. Your chef got on the phone and said my order says no pasta . Super disappointed that after I spent so much money on my order I didnt get what I ordered. As a business owner I WOULD NEVER EVER complain and argue about a customer who is on the other line and can hear the entire conversation. I NOTED RICE ON side, can you tell me where I put NO PASTA? Your chef said when a customer orders no rice it shows on the receipt no pasta?? This doesnt make any sense Ive attached my receipt to this review, please explain how my meal labeled "lobster pasta" wouldn't come with pasta? Very distrubed how i was talked about with your employees... and very disturbed how your chef tells me what do you want me to do? I can give you something else from the menu but im not going to give you the same meal? I paid a lot of money for this. Unacceptable. I should have been offered the pasta (i ordered with the sauce)

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