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A heavy spread of crawfish and fresh fish is the only way to satisfy that specific craving for a seafood feast.

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Cajun restaurant

Space channels New Orleans style with unique decor and communal sing-alongs led by staff and veteran artists. Atmosphere stays fun and lively without being loud, blending classic warmth with engaging entertainment. Regulars enjoy authentic Cajun vibes that create a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

Crawfish pasta stands out with rich flavors. Popcorn crawfish offers a crispy, tasty bite. The menu also features blackened filet mignon stuffed with crawfish and a flavorful crawfish cake.

Blackened Red Fish stands out as a special entree, prepared with care and full of flavor. The fish dishes here feel unique and well crafted, especially the Louisiana redfish which tastes delicious.

People are saying

"I found the food here delicious and wonderfully layered."

"I ordered the redfish and it was delicious."

"I devoured the gumbo so quickly I didn't get a picture."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended, especially during peak times.

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The restaurant features a sing-along of 'What a Wonderful World' once or twice a night.

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All diners are invited to join in the sing-along during the performance.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant features robot food delivery and owner-created wall art that adds a personal touch. The atmosphere is fun and welcoming, filled with laughter and suitable for hanging out with friends. Setup includes bib and glove provisions to enhance the casual dining experience.

Large, juicy crawfish come fresh and cooked to perfection. Adding crawfish to dishes brings a spicy kick and pairs well with shrimp, mussels, and clams.

Seafood options include crab boils, fried fish, and Cajun shrimp. Plates often come with sides like cajón fries and shrimp.

People are saying

"The food here is so flavorful and delicious."

"The crawfish here are large, juicy, and fresh."

"The fish and chips here are really tasty."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-6 PM with discounted appetizers.

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They offer great deals on certain items before 5 PM on weekdays.

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Parking is available but can be limited during peak hours.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant with vintage interior and classical jazz music creates a warm, cozy atmosphere. Guests enjoy fresh, flavorful seafood boils served in a spacious, clean setting with thoughtful touches like gloves for peeling shrimp. The vibe stays relaxing and welcoming throughout the visit.

Big, flavorful crawfish stand out alongside shrimp and other shellfish. Garlic noodles often accompany the crawfish, adding a rich touch to the meal.

Fish and shrimp come out crisp and fresh, cooked in oil that leaves no greasy aftertaste. The fish and chips basket offers a satisfying, clean flavor.

People are saying

"The seafood here is super yummy and really fresh."

"The crawfish here are big and flavorful."

"The fish and chips are crispy outside and soft inside."

Good to know

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They offer $1 oysters all day on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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The lunch special costs $17 and includes one pound of seafood with potatoes and corn.

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Parking is available on-site and in a paid structure across the street.

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Cajun restaurant

Small dining space offers a warm and comfortable atmosphere with good music enhancing the vibe. Seafood dishes come with flavorful sauces and fresh ingredients, creating a welcoming spot for casual meals. Guests receive bib and glove sets, adding a practical touch to the experience.

Shrimp and crawfish come with good flavor and a unique sauce. The seafood mix often includes clams, but crab options tend to be overpriced and come with just a bag of shrimp and crawfish.

Fish dishes come with a seasoned batter and fry up crisp. Options include fish and chips, fish po boy, and fish paired with garlic fries.

People are saying

"The seafood here is delicious and fresh, with amazing spices."

"The fish and chips were fried to perfection in a seasoned batter."

"The crawfish here had good flavor and a unique sauce."

Good to know

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Reservations are not accepted, so arrive early to avoid long waits.

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Expect to pay around $30 for a seafood boil, which may not be worth it.

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Parking is free and spacious, making it easy to visit.

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Crabby Crabby Newark - Best Seafood Cajun Food Restaurant Boiling Crab Shrimp Crawfish Bay Area image 1

Seafood restaurant with a beach shack vibe and multiple TVs showing sports in every booth creates a lively atmosphere. Bright, clean space features ocean-themed decor and an EDM-savvy energy. Guests often enjoy watching games while eating Cajun-style seafood boils.

Seafood combos include crawfish with shrimp and king crab. Crawfish often come small and can be hard to peel. Fresh crawfish costs extra but sometimes frozen crawfish is served instead.

Fish dishes come with high quality and reasonable prices. Options include fish and chips, tacos, shrimp boil, tortas, and fried fish, all consistently satisfying.

People are saying

"I loved their seafood boil and crab fries."

"I loved the flavorful Cajun and garlic butter crawfish combo."

"The fish and chips are high quality and reasonably priced."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 2 to 5 PM with special pricing on drinks.

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Taco Tuesdays offer discounted tacos and are popular among visitors.

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Expect to spend at least $30-40 per person for a meal.

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Small venue with New Orleans atmosphere and live Creole music creates a lively, soulful vibe. Decor blends warmth and comfort but tables sit close together. Music volume rises with live bands, adding energetic but sometimes loud ambiance.

Fried catfish comes topped with crawfish étouffée that is rich and flavorful. The crawfish biscuit and gumbo offer classic Louisiana soul dishes.

People are saying

"The food here is exceptional and truly great."

"The crawfish here is amazing, and the service is attentive."

"The catfish here is fresh and tender."

Good to know

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Tuesday nights feature live jazz music with a $15 cover charge.

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An entertainment fee of $30 per person is added to the bill on Tuesdays.

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Reservations are recommended, especially for Tuesday nights when live music occurs.

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Cajun restaurant

Seafood boils arrive via a robotic waiter that interacts with guests and adds a playful touch. The space features fun, comforting decor with metal crab accents and fish lighting, creating a friendly, energetic vibe. Tables come prepared with bibs and gloves, emphasizing a hands-on dining experience.

Freshness stands out with fresh crawfish and shrimp that come perfectly seasoned. A side of Cajun spice adds authentic Louisiana flavor to the boil.

Fish and chips come out light, crispy, and perfectly golden with flaky, tender fish inside. The dish has a perfect crunch and is well-seasoned, making it stand out among similar options.

People are saying

"The seafood here, especially the crab, tasted so fresh."

"The fish and chips here are amazing."

"I found the crawfish to be fresh and flavorful."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-6pm with $5 IPAs on tap.

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Free parking is available for customers.

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All utensils, bibs, and gloves are provided for seafood dining.

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Louisiana-themed decor with New Orleans artifacts and wooden interior creates a homey, authentic vibe. Live jazz and zydeco music plays at a comfortable volume, supporting a laid-back, casual atmosphere. Outdoor seating and family-friendly touches add to the welcoming environment.

Rich and flavorful crawfish etouffee features tender tails in a savory roux-based sauce. Crawfish with cheese fried grits offers a taste reminiscent of New Orleans, with seafood flown in daily from Louisiana.

Fish dishes come with well seasoned flavors and include options like fried fish served with hush puppies and honey-butter. Fish and grits appear on the menu but are served separately rather than as a single dish.

People are saying

"The American Food here, especially the fried chicken, is amazing and moist."

"The beignets were warm, golden brown, and generously dusted with sugar."

"The fish and grits I got were super yummy."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended on weekends due to high demand.

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Expect long wait times during brunch hours on weekends.

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Parking can be challenging; allow extra time to find a spot.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant with nautical-themed decor featuring giant lobsters and crabs on the walls creates a fun and distinctive charm. Atmosphere ranges from lowkey and calming to loud and lively, with dim lighting that can challenge visibility. Multiple TVs show sports, and a full bar complements the inviting bar area suited for socializing.

Crawfish comes in a Louisiana crab boil style with shellfish like crab, lobster, and shrimp. The crawfish and shrimp are big and seasoned with Old Bay and butter, often served with potatoes, corn, and sausage.

Eating the fish gets downright barbaric, so they provide a bib. The fried basket includes oysters and skinny pieces of fish served over fries.

People are saying

"The seafood here is flavorful and high quality."

"The seafood boil with sausage and Cajun seasoning is generous and excellent."

"The crawfish here is flavorful and the sauces are very good."

Good to know

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Reservations are highly recommended to avoid long wait times.

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The price for seafood is about $26.50 per person.

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Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday from 3-7 PM.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating with walls covered in stickers and cool lights. Atmosphere ranges from chill to lively, attracting seafood lovers who enjoy Thai-style seafood boils and cold beer. Service includes practical touches like bibs and crab crackers to handle messy dishes.

Boiled crawfish come with mild garlic butter sauce and pair well with shrimp, Dungeness crab, potatoes, and corn in one bag. The seafood boils stand out for their freshness and flavorful seasoning.

Fish and chips come fried well with a crispy texture. Some fish dishes show inconsistency, with reports of old fish and varying quality across plates.

People are saying

"The seafood boil here is amazing and worth it."

"I found the crawfish boil here to be the most fire in LA."

"The fish here is good and fried well."

Good to know

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Parking is difficult near the restaurant, so consider taking an Uber.

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Expect long wait times, especially during peak hours.

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The restaurant closes early, so plan your visit accordingly.

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Creole restaurant

Creole restaurant blends modern touches with Southern charm in a classy, inviting interior featuring a full bar with expertly mixed cocktails and a lively bar area with live jazz music that captures New Orleans spirit.

Crawfish étouffée stands out with rich, well-seasoned flavors that draw repeat orders. The dish pairs well with blackened catfish and red beans & rice, all crafted to please the palate.

Fish dishes feature huge portions and include Cat Fish Nuggets and Red Snapper Po'Boy. The fish tastes amazing and pairs well with Creole sides like jambalaya and beans and rice.

People are saying

"The seafood platter here is massive and amazing."

"The crawfish étouffée here is to die for."

"The fried fish and shrimp here are so good."

Good to know

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Reservations are recommended on weekends due to high demand.

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Valet parking is available for $10, but street parking is also an option.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks and appetizers from 4-6pm on weekdays.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant offers a casual and fun vibe with a spacious interior suited for groups. A free snack bar with diverse options complements the fresh seafood dishes. Decor mixes sailor and traditional Chinese elements but shows signs of wear.

Crawfish comes in 1 lb portions but tastes off and could use longer cooking. The seafood is drenched in a chemical-tasting sauce that affects the flavor.

Boiling crab and Chongqing spicy roasted fish stand out with bold flavors. Fish fillet pot and seafood soup offer addictive tastes alongside a variety of crab and shrimp options.

People are saying

"The garlic butter seafood combo was delicious with crab and shrimp."

"The Sichuan-style grilled fish is tender with a spicy, fragrant seasoning."

"Dumping the steaming, spicy crawfish bag onto the table is an awesome, messy experience."

Good to know

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The restaurant offers a free buffet of samples during promotional periods.

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Parking is free at the back of the restaurant with plenty of spots available.

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Seniors aged 80+ can eat free up to $30, which is a nice perk.

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Outdoor seating offers breathtaking marina views and a calming waterfront atmosphere with a pleasant breeze off the pier. The vibe varies from loud and disorganized indoors to quiet and scenic on the patio. Ordering and payment happen before seating, creating a unique flow to the dining experience.

Hearty Crawfish Etouffee stands out with a spicy and well balanced flavor. The sauce runs a little thinner than usual but suits the dish well.

Fish dishes come with custom cooking preferences and include fried fish with huge fillets that arrive steaming hot and crispy crunchy. Crab legs and shrimp also feature as delicious seafood options.

People are saying

"The American food shrimp po' boy is the standout dish."

"The crawfish etouffee was excellent and spicy."

"You gotta try the gumbo fries, they're amazing."

Good to know

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Louisiana Charlie's Long Beach Shoreline Village is a no cash business.

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You must order and pay before being seated.

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Expect a wait time of 20 to 30 minutes on weekends.

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老高烧烤洛杉矶店 Gao's BBQ & Crab LA image 1

Neon lighting and live music create a lively, late-night atmosphere reminiscent of 1980s Tokyo streets and Chinese street nightlife. Spacious layout includes private rooms for groups, supporting both casual dinners and karaoke sessions. The vibe blends fun decor with energetic entertainment, making it a popular spot for social gatherings.

Seafood boils come with bursting flavor and are packed with sauce. Crawfish combos offer easy access to great meat.

Grilled fish stands out with garlic flavor and spicy options. Some servings are very tasty, while others can be quite dry.

People are saying

"The grilled seafood and skewers were amazing."

"I thought the crawfish were delicious and beyond delightful."

"The grilled fish here is especially delicious."

Good to know

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Happy hour features $1 lamb skewers on weekdays from 4-6pm.

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BOGO beer specials are available during weeknights.

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Parking is ample and free for restaurant patrons.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood boils come with big portions and a strong garlic flavor, especially in lobster and snow crab dishes. The space feels cozy and laid back, with pop music playing softly and a quiet, uncrowded vibe. Plastic bibs and gloves are available to keep hands and clothes clean during the messy meal.

Boiled crawfish comes medium spicy with options to add sausage and boiled eggs. Freshness stands out, especially paired with butter garlic sauce on snow crab legs.

Kids get a substantial fish and chips plate with fries and coleslaw. Sides like fried calamari and the new fish and chips dish come well-cooked and seasoned. Fish quality is not the best here.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and surprisingly affordable."

"The seafood boils are incredible, loaded with garlic and spice."

"The seafood boils have a great kick and lots of garlic."

Good to know

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The restaurant is closed for lunch from 3 PM to 4 PM.

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Happy hour occurs on Monday nights, offering discounted items.

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Parking is safe and offers plenty of space.

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Seafood restaurant

Spacious seafood restaurant with divided dining areas and background music by a DJ creates a fun and welcoming vibe. Lighting is moderate, and TVs show sports, adding to a casual atmosphere. Seafood boils feature seasonings suited for Asian palates, making it distinct from typical boils.

Large, meaty crawfish come with a garlic-forward seasoning that recalls night markets. All seafood, including shrimp, clams, and mussels, stays super fresh and well seasoned.

Fish and chips come with fries and wings. The fish sometimes tastes old. Garlic noodles and clam chowder also appear alongside seafood options.

People are saying

"The all-you-can-eat seafood deal is an outstanding value."

"The crawfish here are huge, meaty, and super fresh."

"I thought the fish and chips were pretty good."

Good to know

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The price is $38.99 for unlimited crawfish, shrimp, mussels, and more.

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Parking is available for free, but street parking may be necessary.

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Lunch specials are offered from Monday to Friday until 3pm.

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Umi Hotpot Sushi & Seafood Buffet - City of Industry image 1

Buffet offers sushi and ramen bars, hot pot, and a hibachi grill for made-to-order dishes. Atmosphere feels cozy and spacious with clean, well-maintained decor. Noise level can be high due to frequent celebrations, creating a lively vibe.

Offers all-you-can-eat crawfish with a variety of other seafood options. Crawfish tends to be plain, while crab legs have a distinctive flavor different from typical oceanic taste.

Fresh sushi and great quality fish stand out here. Various cooking styles for seafood include mayonnaise shrimp, fried shrimp, steamed fish, and sweet and sour fish, along with fish roe offerings.

People are saying

"The Chinese food buffet has amazing variety, including hot pot and ramen."

"The fish buffet has a massive selection and is a great value."

"The crawfish here is amazing, with a wide variety of options."

Good to know

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The price is $39.99 per person on weekends, plus a 12% service charge.

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Lunch costs $25, ending around 3:30 pm, then dinner starts at $40.

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A 12% mandatory tip is added to all bills, increasing the total cost.

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Seafood restaurant

Seafood restaurant offers casual vibe with energetic music and plenty of tables. Atmosphere stays cool and not very loud, suitable for groups and casual dining. Crowds vary, but space can feel limited during busy times.

Boiled crawfish come with corn and shrimp in a visually appealing seafood boil. The crawfish are tasty and rank well compared to spots in Georgia, Colorado, and Louisiana.

Fish varies widely here, with some being thick and tasty, especially with tartar sauce, while others come out chewy and flavorless with soggy breading. Fish tacos are small street-style but often lack good value and freshness.

People are saying

"The food here is delicious and flavorful."

"I found the seafood boil here to be the most delicious and juicy."

"I found the fish to be thick and very tasty."

Good to know

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Parking is difficult during lunch and dinner times.

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The wait time for a seat can exceed an hour.

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A pound of shrimp costs $20.

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