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The Wild Crab
- Orange County
- $$
American
Casual
- Food
- okay
- Vibe
- okay
- Perks
- bad
Food: Hit or miss seafood
The Wild Crab presents a culinary experience that seldom goes beyond the ordinary. Some dishes like the Two Pound Meal with Shrimp and Clams or the King Crab and Shrimp set your tastebuds alight, but others like the Cajun Wings could potentially leave you with heartburn. The restaurant offers a varied menu with unusual picks, but the perceived freshness of the seafood and the portion sizes receive mixed reviews.
Great Value
Great food, inexpensive options, and excellent value for money.
Okay Taste
Food considered good or decent, yet sometimes lacked consistency or wow factor.
Small Portions
Complaints of small portions, diminishing overall meal enjoyment.
Top 3 dishes at The Wild Crab
- 1
Two Pound Meal with Shrimp and Clams 🏆
Shrimp cooked to perfection, plump and juicy; sauce has kick.
- 2
King Crab and Shrimp
Juicy, huge shrimp and big, succulent king crab legs.
- 3
Cajun Wings
Nice and crispy with a satisfying texture, but could use more flavor.
Vibe: Lively yet lacking buzz
The restaurant manages to impart a pleasing ambiance, thanks to its clean and spacious interiors that stay true to the theme. However, be prepared for a quiet dining atmosphere as the music level is often too low to contribute anything. Despite its shortcomings for date night, the drinks menu boasts of exquisite options and the spot enjoys moderate popularity on social media.
Great Drinks
Extensive, affordable beer selection, plus craft and draft options praised.
Bad To Entertain
Music very low, not contributing to a lively dining atmosphere.
Perks: Parking perk overshadowed by slow service
The Wild Crab does well with some basic logistical aspects of dining out such as parking and outdoor seating. It stands out as a place for large groups and has an extensive kids' menu. However, service is a sore point often noted, with delayed service and negative staff interactions being common complaints.
Great For Groups
Accommodates large parties with spacious seating and attentive service.
Okay To Park
Parking generally good, with occasional full front but available side spots.
Hard To Reserve
Reserved table not held upon arrival, causing inconvenience and confusion.