The Boiling Crab, nestled in San Diego’s Mira Mesa, has garnered rave reviews for its vibrant seafood feasts and welcoming atmosphere. Patrons consistently rave about the freshness of the seafood, particularly the juicy shrimp and succulent crawfish, which are tossed in a delectable mix of sauces. Reviewers like John Wilson commend the generous portion sizes and the satisfying snap of the shrimp, especially when paired with the restaurant's signature Shabang sauce. The menu, which also features offerings like raw oysters and a comforting Cajun chowder, delights both seafood novices and aficionados. Jason Zhang's experience highlights the attentive service, particularly noting friendly staff like Angie, who enhance the dining experience, making customers feel valued. While wait times can stretch to about an hour on weekends, diners find the wait worthwhile, with food arriving hot and bursting with flavor. The lively vibe, complemented by the ability to customize dishes with various add-ons, keeps guests eager to return. Overall, The Boiling Crab is a culinary gem that promises memorable meals, laughter, and the joy of shared experiences among friends and family. If you find yourself in the area, it's a must-visit for any seafood lover!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Good for watching sport
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves comfort food
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Popular with university students
Planning
Usually has a wait
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For The Boiling Crab
Jason Zhang
May 30,2025
My first time eating cajun seafood and it was absolutely amazing. Our server Angie was super friendly and attentive. The food is very fresh and tasty! I do recommend coming here bit early to get in line if you are coming in for dinners and/or on weekends.
John Wilson
May 17,2025
Wonderful place to eat and visit. My wife and I travel from the Bay Area where they have a Boiling Crab - and we must say that the San Diego Boiling Crab location is absolutely 100% better. My wife and I order a pound of shrimp each. We add sausages, corn, potatoes with mild shabang sauce. The Shrimp are huge, they taste fresh, and theres always a snap when you bite into them. I always order more. The wait times have always. been consistently under an hour. The only time it may differ is on some weekend nights as this is a very popular place. Still no more than hour - hour and a half. The service is always good. Servers have always been friendly and polite and make every effort to see that the customers are taken care of. We frequent this place at least 2 - 3 times a year, Food is served hot and soon after you order.
Amy Northington
May 7,2025
I'm not from the area, so when a friend suggested this place I was all over it!! Everything tasted amazingly!!! Definitely a go to anytime you are in town! The wait for the food to a bit of time, but it was so worth the wait! The bathrooms were cleaned often and in great shape. Masks are still required to enter their restaurant.
J Luv
Apr 30,2025
My friend brought me here and we had a great experience. The food was amazing. The server Sean or Shaun (not sure how he spelled it) was awesome. Thank you for the service and the laughs. Here are some pictures I took to give our appreciation for a wonderful experience. Thumbs up!!! Memories are made, friends come & go, time is all you have just like all the names, dates and things written by people I saw all the way back to 2012 on the beams (I didn't get a picture of those wish I had).
AJ Hmoud
Apr 7,2025
Solid spot. We ordered the king crab and calamari—both hit the mark. The vibe was great, and Chris (our waiter) really made the experience smooth—shout out to him. Definitely coming back next time I’m in town.
Ivan Sanchez
Mar 23,2025
First time and definitely going there again. Customer service was exceptional. Food was amazing. They even show you how to use the lil crab thing to brake through it. Very flavorful. The price was totally worth it. They sell you the king crab by the pound market price. Great experience
Taylor Jade
Mar 10,2025
Our server Derrick did a damn good job! It was refreshing to not have to find someone to help us. Derrick was on top of everything, constantly checking in on us, explaining the menu and was easy to talk to. We let him know we were from out of town visiting and he recommended some great spots. The food came out quickly and fresh. Everything about our experience was great. Sorry I couldn't post a before picture it the after will tell ya everything you need to know about this place! so delicious the whole sha-bang medium spice is the vanilla cream ale is a good beer too!
Carlos Francisco Rivera
Feb 13,2025
The service is top notch. The food was super tasty. The margaritas are great. Overall the whole experience was well worth the little bit we had to wait as walk in’s with no reservations. I highly recommend for sure. You won’t regret. Pay them a visit.
Reviews For The Boiling Crab