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The Crab Shack

Seafood · Long Beach

4.3 · 466 reviews Google

About The Crab Shack

At The Crab Shack in Long Beach, we're dedicated to serving up fresh seafood and warm hospitality. Our casual, laid-back atmosphere makes us a favorite among locals and visitors alike, with a relaxed vibe that's perfect for dates, family gatherings, or solo dining. Our signature dishes, including th...

At The Crab Shack in Long Beach, we're dedicated to serving up fresh seafood and warm hospitality. Our casual, laid-back atmosphere makes us a favorite among locals and visitors alike, with a relaxed vibe that's perfect for dates, family gatherings, or solo dining. Our signature dishes, including the combo boil and fried oysters, are packed with bold flavors that will leave you wanting more. From our friendly service to our convenient takeout and delivery options, we're committed to making your dining experience at The Crab Shack a memorable one. Whether you're in the mood for seafood, burgers, or something else, we've got you covered.

What Customers Say About The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack is praised for its delicious seafood boils, flavorful sauces (especially garlic butter), and attentive service. Many reviewers specifically call out the freshness of the shellfish and the friendly staff. Some find the market price of seafood high.

Popular Dishes

crab boil fried oysters Combo#1 garlic and Parmesan pasta catfish poboy gumbo (3) crab burger seafood boil (3)

Best For

Families Groups Celebrations Casual

Tip: Be prepared to get your hands dirty, but they provide plastic gloves, bibs, and wet napkins. Consider the market price for seafood when ordering.

Features

📶 WiFi 🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking 🚗 Delivery Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner
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Explore the area around The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack is located in Long Beach, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • Villa Riviera (A 446m) — building in California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • Insurance Exchange Building (A 573m) — historic building in Long Beach, California, USA Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
  • First National Bank of Long Beach (A 730m) — historic building in Long Beach, California Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Religious Buildings

  • First Church of Christ, Scientist (A 405m) — church building in Long Beach, California, United States
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (A 672m) — church building in Long Beach, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Victory Park (A 440m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
  • The Pike (A 539m) — amusement park in California
  • Rainbow Lagoon Park (A 755m) — park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • Breakers Hotel (A 589m) — building in California, United States
  • Jergins Trust Building (A 743m) — building in California, United States

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Frequently asked questions about The Crab Shack

The Crab Shack is located at 601 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802, Long Beach.
Near The Crab Shack you can find points of interest such as First Church of Christ, Scientist, Victory Park, Villa Riviera, The Pike.
The Crab Shack offers seafood cuisine.
The Crab Shack has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
The Crab Shack offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway, delivery.
The most recommended dishes at The Crab Shack based on customer reviews are: crab boil, fried oysters, Combo#1, garlic and Parmesan pasta, catfish poboy.
The Crab Shack is ideal for families, groups, celebrations, casual dining.
The Crab Shack is praised for its delicious seafood boils, flavorful sauces (especially garlic butter), and attentive service. Many reviewers specifically call out the freshness of the shellfish and the friendly staff. Some find the market price of seafood high.
Be prepared to get your hands dirty, but they provide plastic gloves, bibs, and wet napkins. Consider the market price for seafood when ordering.
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The Crab Shack Long Beach Reviews

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Gus Travels

If you’re craving bold flavors and a seriously good time, this crab shack is the spot. The food is packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. The combo boil is fresh and seasoned perfectly, the drinks are tasty and hit just right. The burger was juicy, flavorful and cooked just right. Friendly service and a fun atmosphere. Will be back! Highly recommend!!

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George Gomez

Coming from Texas and working a lot in Louisiana, I have to say this place gave me the same results! Gumbo on point! Calamari! And honestly love how they don’t hold back on the garlic!! 10-10!! And can’t go wrong with Sapporo draft!!

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Arturo Acosta

To me and my family this shrimp boil spot is the best we had till this day! The Sauce on the shrimp boil is special other shrimp boil don’t have the Sauce this spot has 💯 10/10 the waiters are always on point with the service as well protect those cooks at all times they are doing a great Job

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Lilyana Sanchez

Super fast service! Our seafood boil came out extremely fast and was absolutely delicious. Would eat again if we weren't from out of town! Took three of us 45 minutes to devour the #2 boil mild. Would absolutely recommend it.

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Aishah Hernandez

Service was nice and friendly. My group ordered two sea food boils and a cheeseburger with fries. My sister and I had the pineapple margaritas. Everything was delicious. Margs were a good nice size, coated rim with chamoy and tajin. Seafood boil food was priced at market price. A little pricey but totally worth it. Will definitely return when I come back to Cali.

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Kayla L Sampson

I rated the atmosphere with one star because I have never been physically present at the location. Since I ordered my meal through Uber Eats, I cannot accurately assess the appearance of the place. Regarding the service, I gave it four stars because I have not experienced it firsthand. However, the delivery was prompt and efficient, with my food arriving hot, fresh, and crunchy my calamari. Even upon reheating, the taste remained satisfactory, although the fries were not as crispy as before, which is to be expected. Despite finding the meal slightly salty, I would still recommend it and would consider ordering it again, perhaps with a lighter hand on the seasoning.

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Ekko Hendrix

Olivia was amazing with her warm, friendly welcome in. 1st time dining here. We loved it! Very laid back, not crowded and delicious food with spice. Medium was the perfect blend on our shrimp, crawfish, clams, and it came with potatoes, corn and sausage. Their gumbo is thicker but tasty! The blueberry lemonade isn’t that sweet but is made with fresh blueberries. They swapped it out for a Fruity Booty with Mango, strawberry and peach. Terrick was a great server! He was very attentive and friendly too. Food came out timely and didn’t take long.

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Fi “Journ3y” Jenkins

The food is excellent wow.. it taste so delicious I order Combo#1, garlic and Parmesan pasta and garlic bread to drink Fruity Iced Tea. It is a lot of food for the entire family. Most definitely I wasn't disappointed..I will definitely go again...

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World Traveler - Jaime Lim

I was in Long Beach for a minute and had to grab me some food and I ran into this amazing place that had FRIED OYSTERS on their menu. OMG EVERY BITE is incredible. Not too salty it was made just perfect. You guys gotta visit this amazing place. 👍

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Jonathan Coffill

Great food! The crab boil was perfectly cooked. Fried food was crisp and appetizers where quick to the table. Great sauce selection compliments the fresh shell fish. We had the garlic butter and it did not disappoint. Chill vibe, nice atmosphere, clean and sanitary place to enjoy the cool night.

Gus Travels
Gus Travels

If you’re craving bold flavors and a seriously good time, this crab shack is the spot. The food is packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. The combo boil is fresh and seasoned perfectly, the drinks are tasty and hit just right. The burger was juicy, flavorful and cooked just right. Friendly service and a fun atmosphere. Will be back! Highly recommend!!

George Gomez
George Gomez

Coming from Texas and working a lot in Louisiana, I have to say this place gave me the same results! Gumbo on point! Calamari! And honestly love how they don’t hold back on the garlic!! 10-10!! And can’t go wrong with Sapporo draft!!

Arturo Acosta
Arturo Acosta

To me and my family this shrimp boil spot is the best we had till this day! The Sauce on the shrimp boil is special other shrimp boil don’t have the Sauce this spot has 💯 10/10 the waiters are always on point with the service as well protect those cooks at all times they are doing a great Job

Lilyana Sanchez
Lilyana Sanchez

Super fast service! Our seafood boil came out extremely fast and was absolutely delicious. Would eat again if we weren't from out of town! Took three of us 45 minutes to devour the #2 boil mild. Would absolutely recommend it.

Ekko Hendrix
Ekko Hendrix

Olivia was amazing with her warm, friendly welcome in. 1st time dining here. We loved it! Very laid back, not crowded and delicious food with spice. Medium was the perfect blend on our shrimp, crawfish, clams, and it came with potatoes, corn and sausage. Their gumbo is thicker but tasty! The blueberry lemonade isn’t that sweet but is made with fresh blueberries. They swapped it out for a Fruity Booty with Mango, strawberry and peach. Terrick was a great server! He was very attentive and friendly too. Food came out timely and didn’t take long.

Aishah Hernandez
Aishah Hernandez

Service was nice and friendly. My group ordered two sea food boils and a cheeseburger with fries. My sister and I had the pineapple margaritas. Everything was delicious. Margs were a good nice size, coated rim with chamoy and tajin. Seafood boil food was priced at market price. A little pricey but totally worth it. Will definitely return when I come back to Cali.

Kayla L Sampson
Kayla L Sampson

I rated the atmosphere with one star because I have never been physically present at the location. Since I ordered my meal through Uber Eats, I cannot accurately assess the appearance of the place. Regarding the service, I gave it four stars because I have not experienced it firsthand. However, the delivery was prompt and efficient, with my food arriving hot, fresh, and crunchy my calamari. Even upon reheating, the taste remained satisfactory, although the fries were not as crispy as before, which is to be expected. Despite finding the meal slightly salty, I would still recommend it and would consider ordering it again, perhaps with a lighter hand on the seasoning.

Fi “Journ3y” Jenkins
Fi “Journ3y” Jenkins

The food is excellent wow.. it taste so delicious I order Combo#1, garlic and Parmesan pasta and garlic bread to drink Fruity Iced Tea. It is a lot of food for the entire family. Most definitely I wasn't disappointed..I will definitely go again...

Logan (PlasmaXL)
Logan (PlasmaXL)

Great food in a clean location with extremely attentive staff to help with what we needed for our larger party!

World Traveler - Jaime Lim
World Traveler - Jaime Lim

I was in Long Beach for a minute and had to grab me some food and I ran into this amazing place that had FRIED OYSTERS on their menu. OMG EVERY BITE is incredible. Not too salty it was made just perfect. You guys gotta visit this amazing place. 👍

Jonathan Coffill
Jonathan Coffill

Great food! The crab boil was perfectly cooked. Fried food was crisp and appetizers where quick to the table. Great sauce selection compliments the fresh shell fish. We had the garlic butter and it did not disappoint. Chill vibe, nice atmosphere, clean and sanitary place to enjoy the cool night.

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Camila Reyes-Vargas

Food is great, best seafood boil I’ve ever had. And their customer service is amazing, always attending you when needed.

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N H

I came with my family for my parent's anniversary. The service was attentive and the food was delicious. The crab was easy to crack open and the strawberry lemonades had real strawberries. Hope to come back again soon.

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Andrea Duran

We had dinner here to celebrate my daughter's graduation and both my parents birthday, MJ was the best, she was so helpful and sweet, she was on it with the service, 10 out of 10, will be back again for sure!

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Kae

Got the catfish poboy & fries, great sized sandwiched & fish.. coleslaw was sweet just how I like it, the bread was soft, fries well seasoned. The hostess was great and the kitchen was fast so service was 10/10 for the Togo order.. good prices for downtown restaurant.

Kae
Kae

Got the catfish poboy & fries, great sized sandwiched & fish.. coleslaw was sweet just how I like it, the bread was soft, fries well seasoned. The hostess was great and the kitchen was fast so service was 10/10 for the Togo order.. good prices for downtown restaurant.

Andrea Duran
Andrea Duran

We had dinner here to celebrate my daughter's graduation and both my parents birthday, MJ was the best, she was so helpful and sweet, she was on it with the service, 10 out of 10, will be back again for sure!

Camila Reyes-Vargas
Camila Reyes-Vargas

Food is great, best seafood boil I’ve ever had. And their customer service is amazing, always attending you when needed.

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N H

I came with my family for my parent's anniversary. The service was attentive and the food was delicious. The crab was easy to crack open and the strawberry lemonades had real strawberries. Hope to come back again soon.

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Danny Torres (DannyEricTorres)

Located in long beach, you can find the crab shack. It’s one of those spot where you should be willing to get your hands dirty to eat good but they do bring you plastic gloves to wear if you’re not willing and they also provide you with a bib and wet napkins to clean up at the end. Location: Corner restaurant off busy streets with lots of street parking around, I don’t believe I saw a private lot for parking but everything in that area is walkable. Ambiance: Restaurant is pretty big with Indoor/outdoor dining. It’s not anything new or fancy but definitely clean and fits the food options. Food: Delicious! I was never a big fan of but this place was full of flavors and the selection of food was great. You order by the pound and you can mix seasonings per order and add tons of sides as well. They offer things like fish, crabs, potatoes, corn, and more. Everything came out hot and ready to eat within minutes. Service: Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was Immediately greeted as I walked in, and sat down right away. My visit was during the week so it wasn’t busy at all, I’m not sure how weekends look like. Staff checked on us enough times to make sure we had everything but not too many were it was annoying lol Definitely a good a spot to come have a meal with friends or family and have fun eating and making a bit of a mess. Enjoy!!

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David Harris

The service was great, my waitress Hailey was very attentive and helpful, I had the gumbo and shrimp basket. The gumbo tasted burnt and the shrimp were overcooked. The mood was nice, the location is great.

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Michael Eliot

I love a good seafood place, but the cost of seafood is very high right now. Every seafood on the menu was MP, market price. I got gumbo, shrimp and lobster, and it tasted great but I would consider it expensive at nearly $90. But if you really love this style of seafood boil, this is your go-to. It's also a bit messy, they put down a huge mat and you break into the food with your hands. But again, some people love that :) Staff was friendly and helpful, and the facilities were nice. Too expensive for me to make it a regular dining option. Lastly, that corn on the cob is amazing.

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Nathan Williams

So a new Crab Shack opened in my hood. And today was the day to try it. The menu was nice with a varied of seafood burgers and of course CRAB😋. I had a crab burger. 2 softshell crab on a bun with coleslaw tomatoes and special sauce. I give it 👍👍. I def will return to try more things like the garlic noodles. My bill was $23 with tip? Seems a bit pricey but hey my waiter was nice and I got to watch some college football.

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David Hamamura

A pleasant surprise! I’ve lived near the place for years and finally spotted by for dinner. Attentive service and enjoyed our dinner. Will be coming back

Danny Torres (DannyEricTorres)
Danny Torres (DannyEricTorres)

Located in long beach, you can find the crab shack. It’s one of those spot where you should be willing to get your hands dirty to eat good but they do bring you plastic gloves to wear if you’re not willing and they also provide you with a bib and wet napkins to clean up at the end. Location: Corner restaurant off busy streets with lots of street parking around, I don’t believe I saw a private lot for parking but everything in that area is walkable. Ambiance: Restaurant is pretty big with Indoor/outdoor dining. It’s not anything new or fancy but definitely clean and fits the food options. Food: Delicious! I was never a big fan of but this place was full of flavors and the selection of food was great. You order by the pound and you can mix seasonings per order and add tons of sides as well. They offer things like fish, crabs, potatoes, corn, and more. Everything came out hot and ready to eat within minutes. Service: Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I was Immediately greeted as I walked in, and sat down right away. My visit was during the week so it wasn’t busy at all, I’m not sure how weekends look like. Staff checked on us enough times to make sure we had everything but not too many were it was annoying lol Definitely a good a spot to come have a meal with friends or family and have fun eating and making a bit of a mess. Enjoy!!

David Harris
David Harris

The service was great, my waitress Hailey was very attentive and helpful, I had the gumbo and shrimp basket. The gumbo tasted burnt and the shrimp were overcooked. The mood was nice, the location is great.

Michael Eliot
Michael Eliot

I love a good seafood place, but the cost of seafood is very high right now. Every seafood on the menu was MP, market price. I got gumbo, shrimp and lobster, and it tasted great but I would consider it expensive at nearly $90. But if you really love this style of seafood boil, this is your go-to. It's also a bit messy, they put down a huge mat and you break into the food with your hands. But again, some people love that :) Staff was friendly and helpful, and the facilities were nice. Too expensive for me to make it a regular dining option. Lastly, that corn on the cob is amazing.

Nathan Williams
Nathan Williams

So a new Crab Shack opened in my hood. And today was the day to try it. The menu was nice with a varied of seafood burgers and of course CRAB😋. I had a crab burger. 2 softshell crab on a bun with coleslaw tomatoes and special sauce. I give it 👍👍. I def will return to try more things like the garlic noodles. My bill was $23 with tip? Seems a bit pricey but hey my waiter was nice and I got to watch some college football.

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Queen Leo

The garlic noodles were a hit, but I wasn’t to fond of the flavor of the sauce they use for their seafood. I mean it was ok I think they add a hint of clove to their sauce and that kind of ruined it for me. Otherwise the customer service and atmosphere was great!

Queen Leo
Queen Leo

The garlic noodles were a hit, but I wasn’t to fond of the flavor of the sauce they use for their seafood. I mean it was ok I think they add a hint of clove to their sauce and that kind of ruined it for me. Otherwise the customer service and atmosphere was great!

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Good Rating
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🕐 Hours Today
4-9:30PM
Rating
4.3/5
💬 Reviews
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⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 1-4 hours here
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First Church of Christ, Scientist

church building in Long Beach, California, United States

A 405m
Victory Park

park in Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

A 440m
Villa Riviera Heritage

building in California, United States

A 446m
The Pike

amusement park in California

A 539m
Insurance Exchange Building Heritage

historic building in Long Beach, California, USA

A 573m
Breakers Hotel

building in California, United States

A 589m
St Luke's Episcopal Church

church building in Long Beach, United States of America

A 672m
First National Bank of Long Beach Heritage

historic building in Long Beach, California

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