The Boiling Crab

Pretty good place! Everything we had was awesome and the kids loved it too! Service was good too!

I hate myself every time after eating here, but it’s so delicious!
I’ve tried the ones in Koreatown and Alhambra, each one as delicious as the last.
The staff was friendly and prompt with my order.
Recommend it.
Long wait for tables, it’s always crowded. Worth the wait.

I’ve always been a fan of Boiling Crab. I came here for blue crabs and lobsters, sadly they ran out. I opted for ½ lb of shrimps and 1 lb of mussels, whole shabang mild sauce with rice and corn on the side.
All of my orders were cooked nicely, except the rice (it was so overcooked I had 1 spoonful! This is hard for me because I am Asian: P) Boiling crab still manages to keep up the consistency of their food despite the huge demand. My server was very helpful and friendly also!
However, if I am to compare the three joints of cajun seafood in the area, I’d choose Hot N’ Juicy any time. :)

Went Monday evening and they were out of crab, lobsters and clams. What’s the point of even being open if you are a seafood joint? Someone dropped the ball on the ordering for this joint.

People giving 1 – 2 star reviews because they don’t have unseasonal shellfish? Such 1^st world problems — this place was fantastic and a must try if you’re trying something off the strip. Albeit an LA chain, boiling crab always hits the spot whenever I’m in Vegas. Snow crab will be a much smaller portion compared to shrimp (you must order shrimp). Don’t miss out on corn on the cob and some sweet potato fries.
If you’re really Asian, mix rice in the sauce.
Also, be careful of medium+ spicy — it can get pretty hot. Absolutely delicious.

This place is totally misleading!!! We arrived, party of 4, at approximately 4pm on a Sunday. We had to wait 20 minutes even though there were numerous empty tables. Which tells me right away that the management is no good. The décor is graffiti and it is on every piece of wood in the place. Ok and here’s the kicker, they had no CRAB!!! No blue crab, no dungeonous crab!!! I came there wanting and expecting to eat crab, because of the name and was very disappointed. And don’t expect a plate, not even paper, or any cutlery either! The food arrives at the table in a plastic bag and you just use the table, with a fresh piece of butcher paper, as your plate. We had crab legs and peel and eat shrimp and not even a receptacle to put the waste. So in order to not to feel like total barbarians we combined our bags to have an empty one to put our waste in.
The food was good. I do have to say that. The beer was a little chill but not cold. I had the red potatoes which come whole so I had to use my hands and it was so messy because of the seasoning sauce that is in the bag. And the potatoes were undercooked. Our server was very good and knowledgeable. But I think if I want crab or seafood in the future I won’t be going here! If I’m feeling 3 years old and have the urge to write on the walls with a marker or crayon, this will be the place I come to.
I think this place has potential, but I don’t think it’s being managed properly.

Kinda wish I listened to those reviewers from Cali.
I was so excited to see that there was a BC in Vegas and of course had to come. Especially because I get über anxious driving to the one in Koreatown. Not to mention the wait time in ktown =/​
My hubs and I came around 4 pm and the restaurant was maybe ¼ filled. The first thing that shocked me was the size of this location. It’s so open and pretty big compared to ktown. Our waiter was really friendly and spoke a bit too soft. But it could’ve been the noise inside that made it difficult to hear.
As we were seated, we are informed that they were out of blue crabs and dungeness crabs, which was a huge let down, but in hind sight probably better.
The reviewer that mentioned the flavor not being on par as the other location, totally hit it on the head. We ordered a pound of shrimp with the whole shebang-​medium and was sorely disappointed at the sauce in the bag. The sauce was barely liquid and primarily had chunks of the seasoning, making the sauce über salty. We also ordered the king crab legs (a pound, which came out to three large legs) and same issue with the sauce.
The shrimp and crab legs were definitely over cooked. But that didn’t stop me from eating them. Especially when our bill came out to over $ 65.
We also ordered catfish with cajun fries — which my hubs loved. The only downside was the fries got cold pretty quick. And I love my fries to be crispy and crunchy.
Overall, it was an okay experience and I’ve definitely had better. I wish I would’ve checked out the new place that just opened up. Probably won’t come back the next time we’re in Vegas.

We hadn’t been at a boiling crab since we had moved back home to Hawaii in 2013 so it was a long time coming for my wife and I. Upon reading the menu we noticed some things had changed. The waitress did mention that the sauce was the biggest change. The whole shabang was more of dry rub versus the liquidy buttery sauce. However, she did mention that if you request for extra sauce, they will add it to your order.
We had a couple clusters of King crab, 1.5 pounds of shrimp, 1 pound mussel, 1 pound clams, half dozen oysters, corn, rice, and cajun fries. We order everything with the whole shabang sauce because it is the best one out there.
This place will always be the best cajun seafood spot and I doubt we’ll find anywhere better. If you know of any I should try please let me know.
Boiling Crab is life!!!

Wait staff nice but food quality really dropped. Won’t be coming back especially since so many new & really good crawfish restaurants have opened up.

My #1 favorite place to eat– and a must every time I travel to Vegas or California. Very casual dining where you wear bibs and eat with your hands!
Huge variety of shrimp, crawfish, crab, oysters, and more. But it’s their whole shabang sauce that really makes their seafood taste the best. Ask for extra sauce if you want it super juicy!
Today, my boyfriend and I got 3lbs or crawfish, 1lb of shrimp, sweet potato fries, and some rice for him as well. You can also add corn, potatoes, sausages, and more to mix in the bag to add flavor.
Their service is always great– I would come here on any occasion (that’s how good it is!)

Ordered crawfish for dayssss, cajun chowder, sausage, gumbo and the fried catfish basket. My favs were the crawfish and chowder.
Super messy but so worth it. You probably shouldn’t wear white.

Visited this place while on vacation 2 weeks ago. I ordered the king crab legs with side orders of potatoes and corn in the original cajun sauce/​mild in spiciness.
For the sauce you have the option of choosing the original cajun sauce, garlic or a mix of both. You would then need to choose the level of spiciness for your order and whether you wanted to add any sides to it at an additional cost.
I had ordered 1lb king crab legs which came to be 3 legs along with my potatoes and corn. It was really good but definitely very messy to eat. I was totally stuffed after the 3 legs and couldnt even finish my potatoes or corn. We also got an order of wings on the side which I thought was only alright — will probably pass up on the wings next time.
Our server was also very nice and informative about the menu as it was our first time there. Would definitely revisit again if in the area!

Team Hot & Juicy! Sorry, for fresh seafood, I prefer that place. Boiling Crab has good crab, but I was surprisingly more impressed with their fried dishes. This place always has a wait, even if it goes pretty quick, so plan ahead or go elsewhere if you’re in a rush– this isn’t fast food.
SHRIMP: Do it right, whole she-​bang, with your preferred spice level. Shrimp is my go-​to seafood boiling critter, but I’ve been underwhelmed by overcooked shrimp that is hot but not juicy. as elsewhere.
SNOW CRAB LEGS: Priced by the pound, sold by the unit, accompanied by tools. Lemon pepper garlic is your best choice, spice it up if you want. We got someone else’s order by accident, which was Ragin’ Cajun cranked up to hot, and it was surprisingly good. I don’t really get why the legs are cooked with seasoning in the bag, as the sauce doesn’t penetrate to the meat. Shrug.
FRIED OYSTERS: They were out of the raw option on my visit, so we stuck to fried before I read a tip warning us against them on the app. Good thing I ignored it though, because they were tasty. Maybe they’re not consistent?
FRIED CATFISH BASKET: Basket comes with cajun fries, which are thin, hot, and perfectly crisp. The fish comes in 4 – 5 huge pieces of hot, juicy, flaky fish, served with one single cup of a lightly-​flavored tartar sauce. I’d get this again. It’s a huge portion for only $ 10, too.
I’m not a huge fan of the oddly corporate-​chain feel of the space but I can’t put my finger on what gives me the weird vibe. The food is fresh and it’s a fun dining environment, but I have no idea why this place is so popular with H&J in town as a worthy competitor.
TIP: This might be a good spot to watch a game, as there are ~50 TV screens hanging everywhere. But they seem to be showing SD instead of HD, so picture quality isn’t great and they don’t seem to have any game-​day specials. But it’s an option to keep in mind if you want to watch your team AND spend time with your family. Plus they have beer.

Pros:
Loves that the table is my plate (im a messy eater)
Loved the oysters
Loved the garlic butter sauce
Loved the whole shebang sauce
Loved the crab legs, clams, shrimp
Heck i even liked the crawfish and i dont even like craw fish. The fries are the BEST i’ve evwr tasted.
Cons:
Gassy and been going to the toilet a lot for 2 days now. I dont know if its from here or another place, but it sure stinks like seafood everytime i let one loose
Service was good. Food was good. My tummy felt queezy 1 hr after eating from here so i dont know. Im not even sure if its from eating here, but i will definitely try it again just to see.

One of our favorite places to eat at. Always a treat!
I like this location better than in CA, much bigger and shorter wait time. Its always clean. The décor is spot on. The staffs were attentive and fast. I have 1 complain though, when you go in the ladies room (not sure about the guys’) you’ll go deaf with the super loud sound/​music background in there. Almost knock me out, caught me by surprise.
For the appetizers, we love sweet potato fries, calamari and raw oysters (on certain months only). I was never into crawfish though, I have no patient with it. We go for king crab and shrimp with any kind of sauces but the whole she bang is the bomb!

4.5 Stars. This is the one place in Vegas that I’m willing to go off The Strip for. My buddy introduced me to Boiling Crab a couple of months ago and during my most recent trip, it was a no-​brainer that I had to go again. If you’ve read any of the other reviews for this place, the seafood is obviously bonkers. Boiling Crab specializes in churning out boils not only for crab (duh), but a variety of our delicious crustacean and mollusk friends — shrimp, lobster, crawfish, clams, and oysters.
The interior combines the charm of a coastal seafood market (beach wood tables and benches, large chalkboard menu) with some unique original touches (graffiti clad walls, GIANT airplane propellers for ceiling fans). The space itself is HUGE. But even so, the waits can get lengthy during peak hours. To avoid the wait during my last visit, I came around 5:30pm on a weekday and was seated immediately.
The Sauce/​Spiciness. Once you decide what seafood to order, you have to choose a sauce and heat level. For me, I have only tried the «The Whole She-​bang!» which is a combination of all three sauces (Rajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, and Garlic). You may be cynical, but TRUST me, this sauce is seafood ambrosia. The flavors go with everything on the menu. As for spiciness, I tend to prefer not to let too much spice overpower the flavor of the seafood, so I usually go mild (you’ll still get a touch of heat).
During my latest visit, I had the clams ($ 10/​lb), snow crabs ($ 18/​lb), king crabs ($ 27/​lb), and shrimp ($ 12/​lb). The clams were great and just the right amount of tender. The ONLY slight slight slight criticism I had — which is why I’m not giving 5 stars — was the crab legs. Given the price I paid, I expected them to taste just a little bit fresher, and a couple legs were a tad overcooked. Don’t get me wrong, they were still good, just not to my standards of what «5 star» crab legs should be. As for the shrimp (served shell on), they are my absolute favorite item on the menu. Not only were they the best bang for my buck at $ 12/​lb while also having the best meat to shell ratio, the shrimp were cooked to perfection and pair perfectly with the Whole She-​bang! sauce. So yes, you absolutely have to order the shrimp.
If you’re a seafood junkie and are willing to venture a couple of miles off The Strip, this is the place to hit up. You will get a little messy and dirty (like most things Vegas), but it’s damn worth it (unlike most things Vegas).

Fried Cat Fish… tender and yummy. $ 10
Red Potatoes with lemon pepper sauce… so good.
White Rice $ 2 (feeds 2)
Bibs and disposable table cloth so you can get really messy!
Nice large dining space (huge plus)
To a Try next time:
The Miso Cod and Gumbo
Cons:
Fried Oysters $ 10 (I think we got the leftovers rejects from the bottom of the fryer. They should have offered to fry us up a fresh batch when we told the waitress it looked overcooked.
Chicken strips (dry with bland batter) $ 7
Corn (Too Soggy) $ 2.25
French Fries that came with meal (bland cardboard fries. Inedible.
The spicy sauce that came with the potatoes, though delicious, hurt my stomach afterward (probably caused by raw spices that aren’t cooked down first).

Experience: I was in the neighborhood, hungry, and checked Unilocal for what I had bookmarked. My friend thought she had a Groupon, so that settled it… Boiling Crab for lunch.
Facility: this is kinda tucked away in the inside of a shopping centers facing away from the street. It is a fairly good size place with some booths and chairs and tables for seating. It had some cool artwork on the wall created from bottle caps.
Service: One the waitresses was nice enough, but was a little irritating when we asked for XXX on the scale. She said are you sure? And both of us said yes… then she continued to tell us this is like «blazing» at BWW. Ok? I think we already told you twice what we wanted. So we then said yes again, we are sure. Funny thing is, it actually wasn’t even that hot. Other than that the service was pretty good.
Food: I ordered fried oysters and a bowl of Gumbo. My friend got the pound of shrimp with the everything favors and XXX heat. I tasted her shrimps and they were cooked good, but it was just too sweet for me.
My Fried Oysters [3.5/5] were cooked pretty good. They came with a Sriacha type sauce that was waaaaayyy too sweet, but luckily I ordered the tarter sauce on the side already.
Then I tried the Gumbo [4/​5] which was surprisingly tasty. It had a little bit too much of a spice I could not place, but it was still good. Glad it actually had okra in it, and they served it popping hot!
Overall: the food was decent, so I’m not sure how to explain this, but there’s just nothing that makes me want to go back. It was better to me than Hot and Juicy, but again, maybe it’s a Louisiana thang, where I’m just not being fair to anyone claiming Creole or Cajun food. You better bring it. Anyway, might come back if friends are coming, but probably not on my own.

*** Unilocal 100 CHALLENGE 41/​100***
Coming from California, The Boiling Crab franchise is a tried and tested brand for us, it is in our rotation of places we like to eat at. Yesterday was our very first time trying the Las Vegas location. I like how the place is very spacious but still has that Cali vibe, and that huge ceiling fan they had in the middle of the room made me giggle I didn’t know why. Huge plus is not having to wait so long, I don’t know if that was a fluke and that we were there before the dinner rush started but when you’re used to having to wait at the very least 45 minutes in their CA locations, it was a welcome change for us.
Since we’re creatures of habit, we tend to order the same things we like: Shrimp in mild sha-​bang sauce ($ 11.99/Lb), Fried shrimp basket with Cajun fries ($ 10), chicken tender basket with lemon pepper fries ($ 7), Corn ($ 0.75/each), steamed rice ($ 2), sweet potato fries ($ 4) and instead of our normal Alaskan King crab legs we opted to try the Snow crab legs ($ 18/​Lb)
Food was still good although I noticed the slight difference in the sauce, it wasn’t as concentrated and didn’t have pieces of garlic as the one in Cali. Service was a tad slow and our waitress only refilled our drinks once and never gave us lemons even after we settled our bill when we requested lemons to take that smell off your fingers that sticks even after you’ve washed your hands 3 times. I’m sure we’ll be back when the mood strikes but there’s so much places I’d rather try.

NO BUTTER. It’s the way to do it. It’s how the Louisiana people eat it. And you won’t get they nasty fatigue oily feeling after you eat a bag of whatever.
Everything is great here. I love their Cajun fries. Nice and crispy. Their oysters are pretty good. They were a little tasteless but felt fresh.
I recommended the shrimp and the crawfish. They are usually market price and range from $ 10 to $ 13. FYI medium is pretty spicy!
My only complaint is they they over cooked our crab. I mean the one time I decide to order it. When I went to break the leg, it literally just bent? The meat also was falling part all stringy. Come on!