I have been customer since 1986. Always great quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Josh
First time here. Love that mesquite grilled. Lots of oysters on the skewer and that double baked cheese potato, both delicious 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey Couture
Crab cakes always delicious. My favorite quick early lunch spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Fung
The Crab Cooker is my new favorite seafood place. It’s been around for 70 years. I don’t think they’ve ever redecorated so it’s pure authentic vintage. This place has a lot of authentic charm and character. The staff, especially the waitress was particularly attentive and knowledgeable.
The shrimp and scallop skewer was cooked perfectly and very tasty. They somehow imagine fuse bacon into it, not wrapped it, but somehow infuse because it was not overwhelming. Coleslaw is finally very finally diced and shredded, but not too sweet not too sour is very good. The mashed potatoes is like none other. I’ve had slightly coated in cheese and then grilled so there’s a little crust on it.
The south shell crab was OK not crispy enough so you had to bite down and chew a little bit which well no one really wants to do with a crab. The clam chowder was OK definitely not the best. It did not have much clam in it. They do bake their own sourdough bread, which is very chewy crusty and tasty.
Definitely stop in if you’re in the area parking can be tough, but there is a structure nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christian Cernich
Great options great staff great service, a Newport Beach staple
Went on a night bike ride starting at Sunset Beach. Clam chowder sounded good so I headed south to The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach. I bought a bowl of chowder to go. I ate it in a nearby courtyard. Their chowder is red, and while I prefer white, it still hit the spot and it warmed me up for the bike ride back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robert Ryan
Love this place but way too pricey!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sandra Romero
Good food and great service! Spacious and clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tragik_Soul
Always a lovely experience. Staff is very welcoming and cheerful. Food is served timely. Very tasty.
Luke D.
Great food and excellent customer service from our waitress Nisa!
Our server Gabby was extremely attentive, made sure we had everything we needed. The smoked Albacore and Tartar sauce are an absolute must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lee Mitchel
I love this place! I try to come here every summer. Crab cakes is my favorite! What will make it even better.... Is add Cole slaw and a biscuit.
Maxemiliano Padilla
A quintessential part of Newport. Been coming here since the breadsticks were already on the table and the salt water taffy was complementary on the way out. 30 some odd years now? For our family it’s a tradition to stop in for a bowl of the clam chowder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JetSetter Concierge Travel
Amazing food. Low key, relaxed atmosphere. Great music. Recommended by locals. Couldn't ask for anything more!
I have been customer since 1986. Always great quality and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here. Love that mesquite grilled. Lots of oysters on the skewer and that double baked cheese potato, both delicious 👌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Crab cakes always delicious. My favorite quick early lunch spot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Crab Cooker is my new favorite seafood place. It’s been around for 70 years. I don’t think they’ve ever redecorated so it’s pure authentic vintage.
This place has a lot of authentic charm and character. The staff, especially the waitress was particularly attentive and knowledgeable.
The shrimp and scallop skewer was cooked perfectly and very tasty. They somehow imagine fuse bacon into it, not wrapped it, but somehow infuse because it was not overwhelming.
Coleslaw is finally very finally diced and shredded, but not too sweet not too sour is very good. The mashed potatoes is like none other. I’ve had slightly coated in cheese and then grilled so there’s a little crust on it.
The south shell crab was OK not crispy enough so you had to bite down and chew a little bit which well no one really wants to do with a crab.
The clam chowder was OK definitely not the best. It did not have much clam in it.
They do bake their own sourdough bread, which is very chewy crusty and tasty.
Definitely stop in if you’re in the area parking can be tough, but there is a structure nearby.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great options great staff great service, a Newport Beach staple
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood, Smoked Albacore, Salmon Fillet
Went on a night bike ride starting at Sunset Beach. Clam chowder sounded good so I headed south to The Crab Cooker in Newport Beach. I bought a bowl of chowder to go. I ate it in a nearby courtyard. Their chowder is red, and while I prefer white, it still hit the spot and it warmed me up for the bike ride back!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place but way too pricey!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Good food and great service!
Spacious and clean.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a lovely experience. Staff is very welcoming and cheerful. Food is served timely. Very tasty.
Great food and excellent customer service from our waitress Nisa!
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Best seafood around.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server Gabby was extremely attentive, made sure we had everything we needed. The smoked Albacore and Tartar sauce are an absolute must!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love this place! I try to come here every summer. Crab cakes is my favorite! What will make it even better.... Is add Cole slaw and a biscuit.
A quintessential part of Newport. Been coming here since the breadsticks were already on the table and the salt water taffy was complementary on the way out. 30 some odd years now? For our family it’s a tradition to stop in for a bowl of the clam chowder.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Low key, relaxed atmosphere. Great music. Recommended by locals. Couldn't ask for anything more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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