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The Boiling Crab

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Garden Grove
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The Boiling Crab
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    Ranked #3 for seafood restaurants in Garden Grove
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    Jun D.
    "Shrimp and crab legs with whole shabang spice!"(6 Tips)
    Miguel C.
    "Cajun fries are a must!!"(9 Tips)
    Jun D.
    "Dungeness crab with the whole sha bang spice"(3 Tips)
    JoAnn C.
    "Get the shebang!"(3 Tips)
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  • Corey M.
    Corey MooreMarch 25, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Enough said!
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  • Denise Q
    Denise QJanuary 6, 2013
    Try the Cajun Shrimp - #mildSpicy
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  • Julie C.
    Julie ChattongOctober 27, 2011
    Wear all black or the whole sha-bang will leave stains!
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  • Brian M.
    Brian MoralesJuly 30, 2011
    It gets packed but worth the short wait
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  • JoLai D.
    JoLai DraperJanuary 13, 2013
    Warning: it's 2013 & they don't take American Express cards!!! #fail
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    BC OSeptember 28, 2015
    Be prepared to wait in line
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  • Desiree O.
    Desiree OliverMay 14, 2013
    The whole shebang shrimp and crab!
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  • Fisa S.heart icon on user image
    Fisa SimJune 16, 2014
    Get the whole shabang
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  • Javier V.
    Javier VillegasJune 15, 2013
    Always amazing here!!!!!
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  • Tiffany P.
    Tiffany P.September 30, 2012
    The food here is awesome!!
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  • TJ C.
    TJ CheshMarch 25, 2013
    Come early.
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  • Francis
    FrancisMay 22, 2010
    There's a small enclosed area in the back... Sit there.. Better service and less crowded feeling.
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  • Mike B.
    Mike BarrettApril 18, 2010
    show up half hour before closing time, mad easy to get a table!
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  • Timothy W.
    Timothy WrightFebruary 13, 2011
    Try the oysters they are delish
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  • Brian J.
    Brian JudhanNovember 22, 2010
    Try the corn! It's drenched in sauce! Yum!
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  • Bri N.
    Bri NguyenMay 11, 2012
    Definitely worth the two hour wait
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  • Navid
    NavidFebruary 3, 2012
    Best seafood ever!
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  • Eugene M.
    Eugene M.September 26, 2010
    Come early especially if your in a group.
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  • JoAnn C.
    JoAnn CApril 27, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the shebang! It's worth the wait.
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  • Dina F.
    Dina FazaSeptember 5, 2011
    Worth the wait!!
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  • El G.
    El GJune 11, 2010
    Try to make it before they open- round 3 in the afternoon, otherwise expect a 3 hour wait for dinner hour
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  • John L.
    John LobelJune 25, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Come early often a long wait to be seated
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  • Mia D.
    Mia DApril 27, 2011
    Prepare to get messy...the food is good!
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  • Francis
    FrancisDecember 1, 2009
    when asked what sauce.. go for "the whole sha-bang"!
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  • pirin p.
    pirin pootongMay 11, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Come early during the week its not a long wait.
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  • Rehoaddin P.
    Rehoaddin PapaNovember 14, 2011
    Bags of seafood O____o ooops! haha
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  • Mindy N.
    Mindy NguyenJuly 17, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't stand in line; come at five!
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  • Vince H.
    Vince HoangSeptember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    fried catfish! Read more
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  • Alan H.
    Alan HaleJanuary 8, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    The whole SHA-BANG. And THEN some.
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  • Kristine M.
    Kristine MacaranasSeptember 25, 2011
    Get. EVERYTHING.. o_o
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  • Erik @ S.
    Erik @ SC VapesSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Always packed.
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  • Emily O.
    Emily OnoMarch 3, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Get Cajun fries XXX
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  • Xavier D.
    Xavier DaoApril 22, 2012
    They charge $.25 for a cup for water
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  • michael s.
    michael saccaMarch 29, 2010
    Come early on a sunday. Two hour wait at 6
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    Eric ScholtzDecember 15, 2013
    Don't eat here food is overpriced and place very filthy Service sucked major
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  • Jared T.
    Jared TanJanuary 6, 2010
    be ready for a lonnnnng wait.
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  • Weedstache
    WeedstacheOctober 24, 2011
    Long long wait
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  • J T.
    J TAugust 5, 2010
    Rockin' Crawfish tasted better
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  • Hana L.
    Hana LeeMay 30, 2011
    Wait is way too long!!! Food is ok but not sure wait is worthy.
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  • Jessica C.
    Jessica CamargoOctober 4, 2013
    Atascada total, directo de la mesa, no platos, no cubiertos, la comida te la llevan en bolsas. Diferente, divertido y rico
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  • Gloria Y.
    Gloria YiNovember 24, 2011
    Cajun fries extra crispy
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The Boiling Crab
13892 Brookhurst St (at Westminster Ave)
Garden Grove, CA 92843
United States
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    • 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
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    • Noon–10:00 PM
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