The Boiling Crab

9015 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego
(858) 695-9025

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Shrimp Boil with the Whole Sha Bang Sauce
Margaritas Militeladas
Sha-Bang Bang Shrimp
Fried Shrimp Basket
The Whole Sha-Bang
Lemon Pepper Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Corn on the Cob
Crawfish Frozen
Fried Calamari

Menu

What's Your Catch?
Shrimp
Whole, shell-on, peel-and-eat shrimp. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY. Corn, potatoes, sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Crawfish (Seasonal Live)
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY. Corn, potatoes, sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Mussels
Whole, green-Lipped mussels from New Zealand. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY. Corn, potatoes, sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Lobster
From Maine. Served whole. Each lobster weighs approximately 1.5-2 lbs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY.
Clams
Whole Manila clams from Washington. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY. Corn, potatoes, sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Crawfish (Frozen)
Whole, flash-frozen crawfish available year-round. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY. Corn, potatoes, sausage sold separately as add-ons.

Kids Meals
Kid's Chicken Tenders Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with side of BBQ sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.

I Like It Fried!
Sha-Bang Bang Shrimp
Our golden fried shrimp tossed in our signature Whole Sha-Bang sauce, served with a scoop of steamed jasmine rice.
Fried Calamari
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce.
Fried Catfish Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made tartar sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
Crabber Fries
Your choice of cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.
Fried Shrimp Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
Fried Soft-Shell Crab Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
Fried Oysters
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made G's sauce.
Chicken Tenders Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with side of BBQ sauce. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
Hot Wings (10 pieces)
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
Hot Wings (6 pieces)
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of ranch dressing.
Crabber Fries 1/2 Order
Your choice of cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.

Extras
Steamed Rice
Steamed jasmine white rice.
Cajun Fries
French fries with our house-blended Rajun Cajun seasoning.
Lemon Pepper Fries
French fries with our zesty house-blended Lemon Pepper seasoning.
Corn on the Cob
Half a cob of yellow sweet corn.
Gumbo with Rice
Traditional gumbo with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp. To EXCLUDE okra, sausage or shrimp, please note in special Instructions.
Potatoes
Each order is 3 whole red potatoes
Sausage
Juicy, smoked sausage made with pork and beef. Each link is approx. 15 pieces or a half pound.
Sweet Potato Fries
Made from sweet and savory sweet potatoes
Cajun Chowder with Rice
Rich tomato-and-cream chowder with crab, sausage, and shrimp. A house recipe! To EXCLUDE sausage or shrimp, please note in special Instructions.
Crab Sheller
Don't have anything to open your crab legs at home? Purchase one of our handy crab shellers!
Hard Boiled Eggs
Three (3) whole, hard-boiled eggs.
Extra Garlic Sauce
Gumbo without Rice
Traditional gumbo without the rice! But with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp. To EXCLUDE okra, sausage or shrimp, please note in special Instructions.
Extra Ranch
Crab Cracker
Don't have anything to open your crabs at home? Purchase one of our handy crab crackers!
Extra BBQ Sauce
Extra Tartar
House-made tartar sauce that we pair with our made-to-order Fried Catfish.
Extra Ketchup-Mayo
Extra Cocktail Sauce
Fresh and tangy cocktail sauce made in-house.
Cajun Chowder without Rice
A house recipe without the rice! Rich tomato-and-cream chowder with crab, sausage, and shrimp. To EXCLUDE sausage or shrimp, please note in special Instructions.
Extra Mayo
Extra G's Sea-Sauce
Our house specialty! A tomato-based sauce that's spicy, peppery and tangy. We love it with just about everything on our menu but pairs well with our oysters.

Salt/Pepper/Lime, Bibs, Etc.

Bibs, Please!

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Recent Reviews

This was our first time at a place like this and Lao, our waitress, was very patient and detailed. We were a big group and she answered all of our questions and provided the best service. The food was really good and the atmosphere was great. 10/10
October 2025
I had an amazing experience at The Boiling Crab thanks to Trent! From the moment we sat down, he greeted us with a big smile and such great energy. He was super attentive the entire time,constantly checking in without being overbearing, making sure our drinks were always full, and helping us choose the perfect mix of sauces and spice levels.
The food was absolutely delicious, everything came out hot, fresh, and perfectly seasoned. The shrimp and crawfish were spot on,...
October 2025
Always delicious, service is prompt and friendly. Im too fat to sit in the booths comfortably. Suggest the tables for husky boys. Be aware that most times I've gone, they were out of one menu item or another.
September 2025

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The Boiling Crab

9015 Mira Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92126
(858) 695-9025