The Boiling Crab
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Garden Grove
Ranked #3 for seafood restaurants in Garden Grove
"Shrimp and crab legs with whole shabang spice!"(6 Tips)
"Cajun fries are a must!!"(9 Tips)"Dungeness crab with the whole sha bang spice"(3 Tips)
"Get the shebang!"(3 Tips)
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Kat NguyenJune 27, 2013First time here with a friend couple weeks ago and I totally loved it! We got sha-bang shrimp and craw-fish, with cajun fries, they all went perfectly with some cold beer! Now that is living good!
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mellyAugust 27, 2013Monday throughThursday are the best days to go because there's no waiting. Shrimp the whole sha-bang medium with corn on the cob and a side of cajun fries with ketchup-mayo for dipping "the usual" :)Upvote2Downvote- We had shrimp, king crab legs and Dungeness crab with the whole sha bang spice & its really good! Fried catfish, fried shrimp and Cajun fries are good as well! It's a little messy to eat but worth it!Upvote2Downvote
Can't go wrong with 1lb of shrimp/crawfish the whole sha bang with corn & sausages! Fried Catfish w/ Cajun fries ! Oysters! And don't forget the ketchup mayo 😁 yums!UpvoteDownvote
Karen DoJanuary 22, 2014LONG wait but more than worth it! Great customer service. The reception area is on the ball & the restaurant is clearly organized & runs like a well-greased machine! Get the whole shabang shrimp!UpvoteDownvote
AndreasJanuary 11, 2017The shrimp with 'the whole sha-bang sauce' and lemon pepper fries are amazing! It would be nice to see peeled shrimp on the menu though.UpvoteDownvote
Nikco MooreAugust 30, 2013Delicious, inexpensive and less than 4 blocks from my house. Went on a Tuesday night so the wait was only 20 minutes.
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Mon-Fri usually no wait til around 7pm and Sat & Sun usually no wait til 3pm. Call ahead of time to see what the actual wait is! :) finger lickin' goodness!UpvoteDownvote
Pour garlic sauce over your fries, well worth the extra miles on the treadmill
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Michael PALROAugust 29, 2010If it's your first time, order 1/2lbs amounts of shrimp as it is the only item that can be ordered in that quantity. This allows you to taste more flavor & spiciness level combinations for your $$$.UpvoteDownvote
Tee MoneyFebruary 10, 2013You'll be waiting a long time if it gets too late but once you get in, they are very accommodating. That sausage is out of this world! Damn!UpvoteDownvote
Shabang Medium Shrimp, Clam, Dungeness w/ Sausages and Corn, Lemon Pepper Wings & Sweet Potato Fries. Part of a balanced diet.Upvote1Downvote
Norris TranApril 24, 2012The whole sha bang is just what the doctor ordered. Don't go higher than medium spicy unless you're a pro. Wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty. Come early and hungry! (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read moreUpvoteDownvote
Juiceifer CeeMarch 30, 2011Make it before dinner time. Get some oysters, shrimp with the while shabang and a heineken. If you can hang you won't be disappointed!UpvoteDownvote
Maria AveryMarch 30, 2013Come by for lunch at 2 pm, when they first open their doors. Your wait will be 15-20 min tops!!UpvoteDownvote
Miguel ContrerasJanuary 27, 2014Everything is great but have to get there Cajun fries with anything you get.UpvoteDownvote
The whole shabang spicy is good with anything! King crab and lobster always good prices.Upvote3Downvote
TONY ADIVARINovember 17, 2012I've never seen so many adults wearing bibs in one place. But it's needed unless you want to smell like crab all day.
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BJ OrbaseDecember 21, 2011Lemon pepper shrimp. Garlic butter shrimp. One pound each. No spice necessary. Good times for all ages.Upvote1Downvote
Ameen AqeelAugust 21, 2014The shebang sauce is very good but if you're not a fan of garlic then it's not for you.UpvoteDownvote
ATTN: LADIES! While you wait, check out Skylark Nail & Beauty Supply. OPI Nail Polish for $4, and pleeeenty of other nail polishes for $1! :DUpvote2Downvote
Jasen Badia MenchacaJune 21, 2018The Cajun Fries were awesome but the shrimp was meh!🙄
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Nancy NguyenJune 26, 2013Hands down they have the best sweet potato fries I have ever had.Upvote1Downvote
Natasha MendezSeptember 12, 2010This place is always crowded, prepare to wait at least an hour. But once you sit down and eat, you'll forget how long you waited. If you're truly impatient, try going to the new one in Rowland HeightsUpvoteDownvote
There is always a wait but it is well worth it!!!Upvote1Downvote
- Shrimp and crab legs with whole shabang spice!Upvote2Downvote
Gigi FunkJanuary 29, 2012you should try the restaurant i work at--the sauce is so much better. and my service is A+ :DUpvoteDownvote
Jo JoSeptember 8, 2011It's always a long wait but it's all worthwhile. Nothing beats The Boiling Crab's Sha-bang sauce :)UpvoteDownvote
Bello SignatureMarch 21, 2012I love the shrimps here and how they taste with garlic butter! Nice...UpvoteDownvote
Janelle A.August 22, 20111 pound of shrimp, whole sha-bang mild w/ cajun fries. Can't go wrong with that.UpvoteDownvote
David PioFebruary 15, 2010the togo store is a big fail.you have to wait in the same line to order and pick up. if you phone in your order and its ready to go, you still have to easier in the long ass order lineUpvoteDownvote
Kevin WhiteFebruary 12, 2012I like how they cook the shellfish in pee. Gives it some ammonia flavor.UpvoteDownvote
SJ SouSeptember 14, 2012Kind of disappointed that there was no wait @ this time. It's become a part of the whole boiling crab experienceUpvoteDownvote
The guys work here are cute. (Usually) I cant help but flirt with them. :) - @dentalgaymerUpvoteDownvote
BaBoyMarch 10, 2011Gotta have the gumbo w rice and add the juices from the whole shabang!UpvoteDownvote
Keri RobinsonJune 21, 2010I'm allergic to shellfish and still love this place! Get the sweet potato fries, sausage, and corn.UpvoteDownvote
Kathy DiazJanuary 25, 2010One of the tastiest fried shrimp around. Not greasy. Hefty-sized shrimp. Not a lot of batter. Just perfect.UpvoteDownvote
J DJune 17, 2012For all y'all who not from Louisiana, you'll love this place cuz you don't know no better. If you from the boot, don't waste your time.UpvoteDownvote
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The Boiling Crab
13892 Brookhurst St (at Westminster Ave)
Garden Grove, CA 92843
United States
Garden Grove, CA 92843
United States
Closed until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–10:00 PM
(714) 636-4885
Features
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
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