We got combo 1 and it was so much food. The seasoning is delish but I wish the sauce was a little bit more spicy. Despite getting medium, it wasn't as spicy as I thought it would be. The fried oysters are an absolute must. The garlic noodles are good but pretty heavy so I would skip next time. Food came out pretty fast and there was no wait on a Thursday night. There's plenty of seating and parking as well. read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Quite possibly the last seafood boil that offers combo packages! Came at 5pm and there was only one table aside from us. However, the service was quick and the ambiance was clean and casual. We ordered the #2 combo which was $72 (crawfish, shrimp, lobster, sausage, potato & corn) was included. The crawfish was live so they charged an additional $3 which brought the total to $75. The lobster tails were decent and cut in half. The restaurant was kind enough to bring a side of the torpedo sauce for us to dip. The seafood was fresh so no complaints! read more

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I took my mom here for dinner, and we both ordered crawfish with medium spice and all the flavors combined. Overall, it was pretty good, but I will say the sauce started to taste a little too salty after a while. I think ordering sides like regular fries or sweet potato fries would definitely help balance everything out. I originally wanted frozen crawfish, but they only had live crawfish available that day. Honestly though, it ended up being worth it because the quality tasted really fresh. The medium spice level was actually perfect for me -- flavorful with a good kick, but not overpowering to the point where it covered the taste of the seafood. Next time, I'd probably try different sauce combinations instead of mixing all the flavors together at once. Would I come back again? Definitely. I enjoyed the experience overall and would love to try more things on the menu next time. read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

First time here the other night. They have wonderful prices. Very fair with prices. Portion is amazing. We got combo A -- 2 lbs of Shrimp and 1 lbs of Mussel, comes with 2 potatoes, 2 corn, and 4 sausages for $52.99. Such a good deal. Rice (1 scoop) is $2.50 each. What was awesome they also provided extra sauce on side. Very nice touch! Very much needed. We absolutely loved the atmosphere, establishment, food, and quality. The sauce was absolutely delicious. Only thing is, we didn't like that the rice was on a paper plate. It would get stuck on the plate. read more

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This spot is a little hidden gem in Garden Grove. I rate this up there with boiling crab, but better prices. The service was amazing and our waitress helped us modify the spice level for our kids. If you go, the number 3 combo was by far the best and you get a lot. The lobster tails were cooked to perfection and the entire seasoning and sauce was perfect. I strongly recommend coming here. It's a little hidden, but def family owned. read more

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Great ambiance, our waitress was extremely nice and was able to alternate sauce level for us since my kids couldn't handle extreme heat but the sauce turned out to be just right! Great amount of food, the side food such as fries and wings are a bit pricey. We chose combo 3 and it was a lot, I do like that it comes with potatoes, corn and sausages automatically unlike other places it's separate pricing. The fries and wings had crisps to them. read more

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7/10 Shrimp Combo 1 - We ordered a combo that included 4-5 pounds of shrimp and got 1 lb of crawfish for free. It also came with 2 corn on the cobs, 2 sausages, and 2 potatoes. We chose the torpedo sauce, but honestly, it was just okay. I've had better sauces at other seafood boil spots. Plus, there wasn't enough sauce to go around, so we had to pay extra for more. The shrimp varied in size, from mini to large, which was a bit inconsistent. Also, with 4 people sharing the meal, it could've used more corn. Overall, it was decent, but there's room for improvement. 7/10 Chicken Wings - I had high expectations for these wings, but they ended up being really disappointing. They were incredibly small and honestly, the flavor was just so-so. Nothing special at all. 10/10 Cajun Fries - I really enjoyed these. The fries were crispy and delicious, and the dipping sauce that came with them paired perfectly and really elevated the flavor. Cost- Shrimp Combo 1 $68.00 + a free pound of crawfish, Chicken Wings $12.00, Cajun Fries $7.00, extra sauce $5.00. read more

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I had a really disappointing experience here. During our meal, my wife took her first bite eating a mussel when she suddenly bit down on something inside it that clearly didn't belong (photo attached). It completely ruined the dinner for us. When I brought it to the staff's attention and asked if anything could be done, I was told that all their mussels are "like that." That response was honestly frustrating and dismissive. There was no apology or effort to make things right. not even a small discount. After that, my wife was so grossed out she couldn't continue eating, and the whole experience was ruined. I understand seafood can sometimes have natural surprises, but how a restaurant handles situations like this really matters. Unfortunately, the lack of care and customer service left a very negative impression. read more

The Submarine Crab - Mussel with crab and hairy stuff inside - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Submarine Crab is a must if you're craving a solid seafood boil but want to skip the long lines!!! The crawfish is so fire, even when it's not in season -- it's fresh, juicy, and full of flavor. My personal favorite is the garlic butter flavored crawfish, but if you're feeling adventurous, the "Torpedo" flavor combines all three sauces they have and is equally as good. We usually order the combo 1 which includes: 3lbs of your choice (we usually only get the crawfish and shrimp) for $52. Had to note that their cajun fries are perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection, and I love that you can add whatever toppings your heart desires, like sausage and corn -- which soak up the sauce so well. Honestly every time I've come here the seafood has continuously been a hit and I cannot emphasize that enough. Service is very friendly and the ambience is super chill, making it a perfect spot to hang out and munch, on top of there never being a wait! Submarine Crab is also located in a big plaza so parking shouldn't be an issue. Wanted to add that I also really appreciate the decor -- the restaurant fully commits to the underwater submarine theme, and it's very on brand. I would definitely recommend trying this spot out and will be coming back soon when I get yet another seafood boil craving! (it's coming LOL) read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo - 3lbs (Torpedo flavor) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Tried to give this place another try via door dash. My bf and I both were on the pot all night with the worst runs you can ever imagine I spent almost 200 bucks and my bf got the worst of it he was so sick all night Our crab tasted extra fishy I wish we hadn't tired this place again read more

Just the most delicious place to get a sea food boil! We were so happy with how good everything was and how amazing the service was! read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

ORDER combo 1 (4/5) i love how the food comes out in a pot with a side of sauce. the sauce is tomato-y and packed with flavor. the seafood always comes perfectly cooked. we had a little issue during our last visit, but the staff was so kind and accommodating. there usually isn't a wait as well. SERVICE i get the same server everytime and she's always so sweet + attentive. AMBIANCE very busy plaza, so parking can be tricky. read more

The Submarine Crab - ordered at around 5:10 and the food did not arrive until around 6:20 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

We came here after multiple failed long waits from Boiling Crabs. I honestly don't know why this place doesn't have more people because the food is absolutely on par with the best. The Cajun fries were crispy and fire, the pound shrimp we got was so flavorful and garlicky in which I used my steamed rice to mix with the marinade. This place got me so full afterwards and am really glad to have found this spot. read more

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BRI was amazingggg!! She was so sweet when we came in! They close at 9:30pm and we were there after closing there was no rush and she still was perfect! Food WAS AMMAZIINGGG !! Way better than boiling crab no wait I wouldn't ask for more maybe a little more shrimp but you can never get too much of that! read more

The Submarine Crab - 3 lb Shrimps (Head-On) - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Took my sister here for some crawfish. We ordered the combo #1. Sauce was good but crawfish were small

i use to frequent this restaurant when i lived in san diego so when i saw they opened one in garden grove i was so excited! their torpedo sauce is UNMATCHED!! it's sooo much better than all the other seafood boil places in my opinion. i came in on a sunday evening and to my surprise, the restaurant was fairly empty. we ordered combo 1 with an extra lb of shrimp and it came out pretty quickly. they also gave a bowl of extra sauce to dip our seafood in. we decided to give their fish and chips a try & it was a great decision! the fries were fried to perfection & the fish was very flavorful. overall, i would definitely come back. the prices are a lot more affordable compared to other places. the service was also great! the waitresses would check in frequently. 11/10! i highly recommend this to anyone who loves seafood boil. read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo 1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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I gave this place a try. I was craving some seafood boil and after reading the reviews I gave it a go. I ordered combo 1- torpedo medium style. Which include your 3 choices. I chose shrimp peeled ($2 more), crawfish, and mussels. Also, 2 corns, 2 potatoes, 4 sausages. I am honestly disappointed. It did not have that kick taste i was craving for and it was actually sweet. My experience it tastes like Cajun blend butter with lots of brown sugar is that best way I can describe it. We did not finish. Im more upset that my cravings wasnt satisfied. However the the staff was nice. And prices is fair. I really wanted to enjoy it and I hope it was just an off day because I seen read soo many great reviews of this place. read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo 1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The food was pretty yummy to be honest! I like the combo option to add crab legs or lobster tails. The price is a bit up there for the two person combo, but it is a good amount of food and makes me super full. I would recommend it to others to try it. I honestly do taste a difference in sauce as well. The flavor of the torpedo sauce is very rich and has a large depth of flavor. There are pieces of onions and garlic in the sauce that literally taste so GOOD. I was munching away at this for real. The service was also good, food was served quite fast. However we did get our order mixed up with another tables order. I did order shrimp and clams but got a pot with crawfish and shrimp. The interior is very clean and there is a decent amount of seating. Also paying with cash is better for the restaurant! read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Submarine Crab is one of my go to spots for Cajun-style seafood boil. I usually order the Combo 2 and choose 1 lb of shrimp, 1 lb of mussels, and the Dungeness crab legs. The Combo also comes with 2 corns, 2 potatoes, and 4 pieces of sausage. I order the combo with their special Torpedo sauce. The food comes cooked in a large Dutch oven pot. There is so much flavor in the seafood and the crab legs are usually cooked to perfection. The Combo 2 is more than enough food for 2 people. Also, don't forget to do the Yelp check in to get a free order of Cajun or regular fries. read more

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I got the combo with 1lb crawfish and 2lb mussels, and everything was super fresh and delicious. The torpedo sauce was really good - sweet and savory without being overly salty. I also liked that they let me swap the potatoes for sausage. Service was quick, friendly, and on point. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm craving a good seafood boil. read more

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I've came here since the restaurant first opened and throughout the years have found myself coming back. The only thing keeping this place from a 5-star review is the shrimp consistently being a bit overcooked and stuck to the shell. The crawfish (as of Oct 2024) was some of the biggest I've seen across many seafood places. Mussels are always great too! Nice staff, clean establishment, and typically no to little wait time to get seated. read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Got this ordered on Door dash for dinner. I ordered the peeled shrimp with all sauce in medium spicy.. the sauce? Is good FLAVOR. But there's not enough of it lol. It LOOKS bland too so i had my suspicions but the taste... made me sad. The flavor is there but it stays for like 2 seconds before it ends up just the shrimp. (Which the shrimp is great) there's a lot of water and not really saucy. (Kinda more watery and oily, bleh) Either it should have simmered a bit longer or they added too much water. But eh. I can see why it's a cheaper option from the other ones. read more

The Submarine Crab - More watery and bland. Cooked well but there's sauce... eh. I could have cooked shrimps at home too :/ - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

This place served by far some of the best prepared cajun style seafood my wife and I have ever had. Reasonably priced, and good service. It has a fun atmosphere, looks like you are in a submarine. I definitely want to take some friends back. If you like good seafood served in a fun way you have to try this place. read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

My all time favorite Cajun crawfish location. And this just in: it's fresh crawfish season right now!!!! Quality here has always been better than boiling point for me, there's almost always never a wait, and it's not as loud so you definitely can enjoy eating while talking with your party. Came earlier today at 6:30 (typically rush hour for most places), but was seated immediately. It is a sort of hidden place and I could understand the challenge of finding it, but it is the west side of the plaza (opposite end of bake and che). Service is efficient and cost was very reasonable with the size of combo 1. $45 with 3 choices of 1 lb each between shrimp, crawfish, clams, and mussels (total 3 lbs) read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo 1 - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Tried this for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised. As of last week, they were running a buy 4lb, get a 5th lb of shrimp or crawfish for free. I got the combo 1 which includes corn, potatoes, sausages, and your choice of 3lb of shrimp or crawfish. I got torpedo sauce and extra spicy which is boiling crabs equivalent of the whole shebang. Although the market price is higher here than boiling crab, the size of the crawfish is a lot bigger. Despite being frozen crawfish, the crawfish was surprisingly still very tender and juicy. At boiling crab, the frozen crawfish is small and dry. They also give a side of their seafood boil sauce for you to dip it in. The shrimps were also a lot bigger than boiling crab. Lastly, I ordered a side of their fish and chips. The fish is catfish btw. The fries were very good but the fried catfish was just ok. Would recommend sticking to combo 1 and just getting a side of fries. They also offer a small cash discount fyi. read more

Really liked this place, you can get a great seafood boil for such a fair price. I will be coming here again. The food was delicious, hot, and flavorful. We got a side of rice, Cajun fries, and diet cokes. Service was great, the place was really clean and they have fun videos playing. When we weren't there were others who also seemed to be enjoying the food. I want to try more on their menu next time. 10/10 me and my husband shared the combo A and left very full (which was perfect). read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo A - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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A great stop for seafood boil and my friend and I had a great experience here recently! We came by for dinner and had delicious food and were served by friendly staff. The overall ambience felt very homey to me and the owners were checking in on us to ensure we had a great meal. We opted to go for Combo #1 with shrimp, clams, and mussels with the torpedo sauce which is a blend of all their other sauces with mild spiciness and a seafood pasta on the side. The food came by quick and I loved how the seafood boil came in a pot and although it seemed like there wasn't enough sauce, everything was full of flavor! I especially enjoyed the mussels and clams! The portion size can easily feed 2 people and the torpedo sauce was delicious! They also give you a side of it so you can dip the seafood into it which is a great touch! Overall, our meal was delicious and the quality and amount of seafood you get makes it a great value. I can easily recommend coming here if you want seafood boil and I'll be coming back soon for more. read more

The Submarine Crab - Seafood Pasta - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Combo seemed like a great deal! 3lbs of seafood of your choice for $45 plus corn, sausage, and potatoes. The food was fresh and flavorful and I loved that they brought a sauce on the side. The sauce was a little on the sweeter side but still pretty good. Fries were free for yelp check in and super tasty even when they were cold. One of the servers was a massive b and looked at us like we were idiots if we had any questions. She seemed miserable and this place would've gotten a lower review if it weren't for the other server that was super kind and attentive. Wish I got the rude servers name so I could call ahead and make sure she wasn't working if I wanted to return. The restaurant is kind of small so it gets loud and parking is decent. Bathroom door didn't lock so I didn't feel comfortable using it read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo with shrimp, clams, and mussels plus corn, potatoes, and sausage - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Very good food, with excellent service! The staff are very attentive. The torpedo spicy is delicious but definitely very hot! The seafood is very tasty and they give you a lot. We also enjoy the garlic noodles. The place is very cozy, also. One of the best seafood boil places out there! We go all the time because it's so good. read more

I LOVE SUBMARINE CRAB!!! ME AND ALL MY HOMIES LOVE SUBMARINE CRAB!!!!!! for the combo prices and the flavor, u simply cannot beat submarine crab. with dat said. I give 4 stars because my sister and her boyfriend got Combo 2 with the crab, mussels, and shrimp. They said that the crab tasted awfully artificial and overall had an off texture. However they enjoyed the sauce and the other proteins. BUT IF IT WERE JUST BASED OFF ME AND MY BOYFRIEND'S EXPERIENCES AND ALL THE OTHER TIMES WE'VE GONE (we always order combo 1), then I would give them 5 stars. The service is always so fast. The food always comes out so quickly. Not to mention the fact that you can get 3 pounds of seafood, corns, potatoes, sausages, AND free fries (if you Yelp check in) for $50 is INSANE. UNMATCHED. UNBEATABLE. so. again. i would give it 5 stars I promise. but my sister and her boyfriend had such a funky experience with their crab (WHICH IVE NEVER ORDERED ,,,,,,) so I have to give it a 4 star. But fr. this place is gas read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo 1 (bottom): shrimp mussels crawfish Combo 2 (top): crab, shrimp, mussels - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Amazing food , service was excellent, the ambiance made me feel like I was in a real submarine ! read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The seafood was super fresh, loved that it came in it's own pot when it comes to table. Really friendly read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The torpedo sauce medium is amazing. The food was amazing. The TVs show food shows, so it was interesting to watch while we waited. I would skip the wings, but the garlic noodles, sweet potato fries, rangoons, and the crawfish were great. I suggest live crawfish when in season. read more

Food was really good . Seafood is fresh so it's worth . The young girl Waitress was nice and helpful. The only thing need to upgrade is the restroom read more

This is a small cozy seafood boil spot if you're looking for a more lowkey place to get messy and chow down! We always get Combo 1 along with the garlic noodles and it is always delicious and filling for two people. The wait is also usually shorter than other seafood boil spots. They also give out free soda refills! read more

The Submarine Crab - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Wow, what a hidden gem for quality Cajun seafood! They have incredible combos on their menu and the value is unbeatable! We got Combo #3 for $92 which was a selection of 3 choices/lbs of seafoods (clams, shrimp, crawfish, or mussels) and 1 choice of premium seafood (3 lobster tails, 1lb king crab legs, 1.5lbs snow crab legs, or 1.5lbs Dungeness crab legs). The combo also included 2 corns, 2 potatoes and 4 sausages. This combo can probably feed 2-3 people easily! We chose clams, shrimp, mussels, and Dungeness crab legs and we were impressed! There were so much seafood and they all tasted fresh, plump, and juicy. Everything came in a large bag inside a hefty pot with a bowl of sauce on the side. I especially loved the mussels and crab legs, and the Torpedo sauce was so good, we took it home to make pasta with it. We got the sauce in mild, but I would up the spice level next time for more of a kick. Overall, I had a satisfying meal. For the quality and the amount of seafood we got, I think this was a fantastic deal! We also got free Cajun fries after doing the Yelp check in and they were super crispy with 2 sauces to dip in. I would definitely come back. read more

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I had an itch for crustaceans and Submarine Crab hit the spot! Tucked away in a strip mall, Submarine Crab is serving surprisingly fresh seafood and great sides. If you order the torpedo sauce, it's a decadent mix of all three sauces - garlic butter, lemon pepper, and cajun all at once! We got fresh crawfish, shrimp, and king crab - all were very sweet and tender. The garlic noodles are the perfect side dish to soak up all the seafood-y flavor - it has the classic SF oyster sauce flavor. It could eat boatloads of these noodles. It's a pretty small shop, but we didn't have to wait hours (unlike more trendy joints like Boiling Crab). It is also not too expensive since they are always running deals like buy two pounds and get the next free. Make sure to come hungry! read more

**ordered to go Been meaning to try this place since I moved to OC. Glad I finally did. I ordered over the phone and was quoted 15 mins. I placed the call at 1800, I arrived at 1811 and my order was sitting at the counter bagged and ready to go. So prepare to come a little earlier on the weekdays or else you risk the chance of overcooked seafood. Location is in a super busy and popular complex so parking can be a bit tough no matter what day you dine. Overall, it's okay. Nothing wowed me, nothing disappointed me. Their sauce is very thin.. like it just drips off the seafood and doesn't coat it. Can't really taste the butter and garlic, which are my two fav things about a seafood boil sauce. I ordered the Combo #1, which was listed at $45, I paid $48 with tax. Clams: huge but every other one was gritty so pass Shrimps: some were big, some were small, some were overcooked with the shell sticking to the meat and some heads were bitter, so freshness it hit or miss. Sausages: dry, which was odd since it's covered in sauce Corn: salty? not sure if it's boiled in salt Potato: I knew it was supposed to be baby reds but the 20% of the skin still left on and it was super mushy In the end, this place is definitely a skip, unless you're on a budget. read more

Food was fantastic and service was great. The combo #2 was wonderful and the fried squid and it's dipping sauce were so tasty. Plus there teas were perfect for two ppl. Definitely recommend. read more

The Submarine Crab - Combo #2 with crawfish, shrimp, dungeness crab. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Great food, good deals, huge portions! My friends and I found this place after deciding we were too hungry to wait an hour and a half for Hot N' Juicy Crawfish down the street, lol. Very glad we did! Surprisingly on a weekend night they weren't very packed or had a waitlist, but once we all pulled into the plaza we realized the reason could probably be because this place is small and hidden. Parking can be a headache though. However no real complaints as we were able to enjoy our food without a long wait! Food: They have some really good combo deals that even their cheapest one can feed two people. My friends got theirs with crawfish and mussels, my boyfriend and I got all shrimp and we were all SO FULL. Flavors are nice, personally we all felt like we've had better but was still really good and we devoured everything we ordered. I wish the sauce was a little sweeter and thicker (as it would slip off the seafood), maybe that would help. We all ordered ours torpedo style (all their sauces combined) with mild & medium spice. The crawfish was smaller than other places around the area but the overall cook on the seafood was perfect. Everything was plump and juicy, no overcooked rubbery texture. They give you a ramekin of sauce on the side to dip your food in, plenty of limes, and salt & pepper in sauce cups. The citrus definitely helped bring out more flavors in the sauce. Also, their cajun fries are probably some of the best fries I've had in my life. SO crispy and well seasoned, and the spicy mayo was a great dip. The server told us it would only be enough for 2 people but it was definitely shareable between the four of us. You can do the Yelp checkin to get a free basket. I highly recommend it! Service: Service was fast, friendly, and knowledgeable with the menu. Our waters were consistently topped up and we were checked on every here and there to see how we were doing and if we were happy with the food. Ambiance: Cozy mom & pop feel, smaller dining area than your average seafood boil place but still plenty of room. Very clean restaurant and good music playing. read more

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