The Boiling Crab

The Boiling Crab is a seafood restaurant Wilshire Center - Koreatown Los Angeles located in United States.

8 / 10
483
ratings
  • Phone

    (213) 389-2722

  • Website

    theboilingcrab.com

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  • Type

    Seafood Restaurant

Address

3377 Wilshire Blvd #115 (at Alexandria Ave) Los Angeles , CA 90010 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating No
Music Live Music
Menus Brunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 132


Keywords:

whole shabang shabang sauce crawfish french fries good for groups trendy spicy food casual gumbo great value corn dinner crowded sausage long waits takeout lunch lines rice parking
Catsi Catalan

Cajun restaurant popular in serving fresh shrimps and crabs . ORDER THE FRESH OYSTERS. Waiting time can be as bad as 30 minutes or more. Arrive earlier and the seafood feast is certainly worth the wait

Mercedes McLemore

Best for takeout b/c of the crowd. Order, take across the way and enjoy a drink and cheesy pop videos over a meal. Shrimp , crab legs , seasoned fries and corn are to die for. My new fav takeout in LA

Rebecca Ahrens-Diamond

We ordered our food to go. They take so much care to package everything so it stays warm and doesn't leak. The paper table covering was helpful and the food, top notch! Crab legs , shrimp and fries ????

Catsi Catalan

Boiling Crab offers a mouthwatering seafood experience. With its lively atmosphere and delicious Cajun-inspired flavors, it's the perfect spot to indulge memorable meal with friends and family.

Mimi

Literally drooling as I write this. Cajun fries and everything! Try to sample everything if you're with a large group. Get the lobster for sure though.

Meilissa

The XXX spicy level is REALLY REALLY SPICY . And this comes from an Indonesian girl who loves spicy food .

Jessica Blount

I have a endearing spicy palate so the ragin cajun shrimp and snow crab legs was great for me. I definitely recommend if they give out sanitze napkins. Great food, you won't regret it

Janet Cheung

Get down and dirty ! Ur hands will be filthy but that's the only way to do it! Crawfish was good and crab legs ! Get take away if u want to be in comfort of home and pig out

Jeff Wilson

By far my favorite place in the world to eat. Just have to get here about an hour before they open if you want to get in. 2 lbs shrimp whole sha-bang medium add potatoes .

Sarah Dope

If you don't want to deal with the two-hour wait, I recommend coming on the weekends about 30-40 minutes before opening time! As for food: whole shebang medium crawfish , crab legs , and corn .

Thao

The whole shabang seasoning is a medley combination of their choices of sauce. Highly recommend it for the first time. KING CRAB legs all the way, you won't regret it. Atmosphere is awesome!

Kristina

Best seafood in town ! I usually get one pound of snow crab , one pound of shrimp and one pound of crawfish ! Perfect amount. Shabang all the way!

Tulani

Amazingly long waits , but you can order take out and eat in the cafe across the way. Be prepared to get messy and dive in. It's yummy fun.

ivan rhivanz

1lb shrimp all shabbang, gumbo with rice and sweet ice tea and you're all set!

Omar Bobb-Semple

I would recommend...anything on their menu. Some of the best seafood I've ever had. Worth the (almost 2 hour) wait

Mohammed Abu Hajar

Ok try the fried starter Oyster and Calamari with Fried chicken wings add the sweet potato best starting

Patty De La Torre

The whole shabang mild. Clams and shrimp heaven. Don't feel preasure to order extras like corn potatoes and sausage . Prepare to wait FOREVER!

Saud'????????

The shrimp which is coming in a bag is excellent ❤️❤️

Mark Durling

Blue crab is on the menu but they never have it. You can't go wrong with a couple pounds of shrimp medium spice with the whole shabang !! The hostess is useless so expect to wait a little while

Ashley Crow

Trick to hand cleaning ! Request lemons , then when you are done eating rub the lemon juice into hands, then wipe off. Removes most of the gunk, and scent neutralizes the seafood smell.

H .M

Love the experience, thier sha bang sauce is so good, its mix of the flavors they serve.

Karen Civil

It's always going to be a 20 to 40 minute wait. Sometimes your best bet is to order your food to go and eat it in the restaurant next-door!

Rawan Alazzam

If you love sea food you have to go but it wear comfy clothes it will get missy a lil bit

Jonathan Ferrera

There will always be a wait, but you can grab a drink nearby in the meantime after you check-in.

Taneshia Carr-Rayford

Whole shebang medium shrimp , corn , and potatoes ! The bomb. It's worth the 40 minute wait.

Naomi Oyadomari

An incredible place to eat crab legs . Messy and delicious. It can be compared to O'Bricky's in Baltimore. So good!

Stephen Smythe

Seafood decadence that is often copied but rarely on par with the original. Grab your bag of crab and go for the whole "she bang".

Vanessa Goh

Awesome place that's definitely worth the wait! Order anything with the whole shabang sauce :)

Aly R.

Best combo: sweet potato fries and the leftover Shabang. After my bf consume the seafood , we douce our fries with the leftover sauce. Sooooo good.yum.

Ghadah AM ✨

One of the best! Good service and delicious food ????????

Meilissa

King crab leg in Shabang sauce , sweet potato fries , mussels . ????????????

오미헤

fried shrimp w/ friez, xxx, non-spicy, & mild: $8.99, fried calamari : $9.99, KING CRAB $20.99 AMAZIN, chicken tenderz: juicy but a bit dry when left out for a while $4.99

오미헤

1 or 2lb shrimp whole shabang mild & with cajun fries : also I know the workers there! suggested waiters joe, alex, eddy, yoon & andrew for now :D

Luke Wang

Long wait but the seasoning is a little too harsh. Heavy on the spices and can do well with some balance of sweetness.

Brian Wang

Shrimp and oysters are amazing. Unique eating experience.

Ce-Ce Leonard

Call in a head of time to get a table faster but its definitely worth coming back!

Mariana Olivares

The Sauce is to die for!!!

Jane Chu

Get the combo sauce or whatever, it's a combination of all the sauces. Delicious crab and shrimp !

MQNIQUE

medium is too hot! if you like spicy but don't want your eyes watering- go down a notch!

ian oroceo

Having your food with XXX spice level is not for the weak :)) awesome food!

Russell Sanzgiri

No beer or wine here yet, so walk next door to Cafe Home for a great selection of beer while you wait for your table!

Nina Gonzalez

Totally worth the 1.5 hour wait. Have a couple beers at the café right across

Geelo Toop

1lb shrimp , wholeshabang, medium, cajun fries , 2. Pieces of corn and a side of rice . Their fried shrimp is tasty along with the sauce. If its hella busy the service sucks.

LA_Jamez

Prepare to get messy. Great time and food is delicious. Expect a line to get in.

Monica Ibanez

Definitely keep in mind that you will have to wait at least 45 minutes and at most 3 hours. Plan ahead.

Norah M

If you visit Cali , u should stop by here ❤️

Jay Aguilar

Whole shabang medium with Cajun fries med and lemon pepper wings

Edgar Sarmiento

Don't try to cut in line if you get there before they open. People take their food seriously round these parts.

Marilei Denila

Just say pass on a Saturday night, Sometimes they don't pick up the phone for orders to go on busy nights, probably because the togo line was longer than the wait!

Stacy'Lanet????

Wednesdays the best day to go . You get a table faster .

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