The Boiling Crab

1500 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana
(714) 979-2722

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Lemon Pepper Wings and Cajun Fries
Fried Shrimp Basket w Cajun Fries
Chicken Strip Basket with Fries
Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket
Fried Catfish Baskets
Gambas A la Plancha
Sweet Potato Fries
The Whole Sha-Bang
Lemon Pepper Fries
Blue Crab Fries

Menu

Mains
Dungeness Crab
Served whole. Each crab weighs approximately 1.5-2.5 lbs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
Dungeness Crab (Frozen)
Served whole. Each crab weighs approximately 1.5-2.5 lbs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
Snow Crab Legs
Each order is one cluster: half a body with 4-5 legs, including the claw. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
King Crab Legs
From the Bering Sea region. Each order is approximately 2 legs and 1 claw, or 3 legs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
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.
Shrimp
Whole, shell-on, peel, and eat shrimp. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Crawfish
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Crawfish (Frozen)
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Clams
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Mussels
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
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 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 cocktail sauce. Choice of cajun or lemon pepper fries.
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.
Chicken Tenders 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 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. 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 cocktail sauce. Choice of cajun or lemon pepper fries.
Hot Wings (6 pcs)
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.
Hot Wings (10 pcs)
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.
Sha - Bang Bang Shrimp
Our golden fried shrimp tossed in our signature Whole Sha-Bang sauce, served with a scoop of steamed jasmine rice.
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.
Blue Crab
Two (whole) blue crabs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY.
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.

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 a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Choice of cajun or lemon pepper fries.

Extras
Gumbo with Rice
Traditional gumbo with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp. To exclude okra, sausage or shrimp, please specify under special instructions.
Cajun Chowder with Rice
Rich tomato-and-cream chowder with crab, sausage, and shrimp. A house recipe! To exclude sausage or shrimp, please specify under special instructions.
Onion Rings
Slices of sweet onion coated in breadcrumbs and fried to crunchy perfection! Choose Cajun or Lemon Pepper seasoning. Served with a side of ranch.
Cajun Fries
French fries with our house-blended Rajun Cajun seasoning.
Lemon Pepper Fries
French fries with our zesty house-blended lemon pepper seasoning.
Sweet Potato Fries
Made from sweet and savory sweet potatoes.
Corn on the Cob
Sausage
Juicy andouille sausage. Each link is approx. 15 pieces or a half pound.
Potatoes
Each order is 3 whole red potatoes.
Crab Cracker
Don't have anything to open your crabs at home? purchase one of our handy crab crackers.
Crab Sheller
Don't have anything to open your crab legs at home? purchase one of our handy crab shellers.
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 specify under special instructions.
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 specify under special instructions.
Hard Boiled Eggs
Three (3) whole, hard-boiled eggs.
Steamed Rice
Steamed jasmine white rice.
Extra Garlic Butter
Extra Mayo
Extra G's Sea-Sauce
Our house specialty! A tomato-base sauce that's spicy, peppery, and tangy. We love it with just about everything on our menu but pairs well with our oysters.
Extra BBQ Sauce
Extra Ranch
Extra Tartar
House-made tartar sauce that we pair with our made-to-order fried catfish.
Extra Cocktail Sauce
Fresh and tangy cocktail sauce made in-house.
Extra Ketchup Mayo

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Recent Reviews

Great location but hard to find parking near. Too crowded and long of a wait. Service was courteous. Food was average. Potatoes felt cold but corn was burning. Shrimp with big heads & not cleaned, crab legs too expensive.
December 2025
The butter lobster is one of the best, the sausage with the mini lobster are also one of the best tasting ones, even tho you will spend more than 100. It's cheaper compare to other restaurants that serve same food, around 100-200 cheaper.
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December 2025
Great food and service! Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. The food had great taste and the servers frequently checked in to make sure we had everything we needed, including refills.
Downside, long wait times (not surprising since it's so popular), loud, and messy restooms. 😬
October 2025

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The Boiling Crab

1500 W MacArthur Blvd, Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 979-2722