The Boiling Crab Menu (Update 2025)
The Boiling Crab is a bustling Cajun/Creole seafood spot in Santa Ana, CA, offering an array of options for seafood lovers. With a casual and loud ambiance, it's perfect for groups and families alike. The menu features a variety of seafood options including crawfish, shrimp, crab legs, and more, all served with flavorful Cajun spices. Customers have praised their delicious appetizers, mixed with excellent service and a lively atmosphere. The restaurant also offers a happy hour, wifi, and outdoor seating for those looking to enjoy their meal al fresco. Although the wait times can be long, the overall experience and quality of food are well worth it. Don't forget to ask for gloves to tackle the messy yet enjoyable seafood feast at The Boiling Crab.
Mains
Shrimp
Whole, shell-on, peel, and eat shrimp. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Clams
Whole manila clams from Washington. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
Frozen Crawfish
Whole, flash-frozen crawfish are available year-round. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Mussels
Whole, green-lipped mussels from New Zealand. Choice of sauce available in-bag only.
Dungeness Crab - Frozen
Served whole. Each crab weighs .-.lbs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce availability in-bag only.
Snow Crab Legs
Each order is one cluster: half a body with - legs, including the claw. Prices may vary from in-store purchase.
King Crab Legs
From the Bering Sea region. Each order is approximately legs and claw, or legs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase.
Lobster
From Maine. Served whole. Each lobster weighs approximately .- lbs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase.
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 tartar 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 frie
Chicken Tenders Basket
Each selection is made to order, hand-tossed in our homemade batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of BBQ 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. Our world famous G's sauce.
Hot Wings
Each selection is made to order and fried to perfection. Served with a side of ranch sauce.
Sha - Bang Bang Shrimp
Our golden fried shrimp tossed in our signature Whole Sha-Bang sauce, served with a scoop of steamed jasmine rice.
Crab Fries
Your choice of Cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.
/ Order Crab Fries
Your choice of Cajun or lemon pepper fries topped with real blue crab meat and drizzled with our house-made garlic aioli sauce.
Crawfish
Whole, seasonal crawfish from Louisiana. Choice of sauce available in-bag only. Corn, potatoes, and sausage sold separately as add-ons.
Blue Crab
Two (whole) blue crabs. Prices may vary from in-store purchase. Choice of sauce available in-bag ONLY.
Shabang Bang Scallops
Golden-fried sea scallops tossed in our signature Whole Shabang sauce. Served with steamed white jasmine rice.
Fried Scallops Basket
Sea scallops are hand-tossed in our homemade batter and golden-fried to perfection. Choice of Cajun or Lemon Pepper fries.
Gumbo With Rice
Traditional gumbo with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp.
Gumbo Without Rice
Traditional gumbo without the rice! But with okra, celery, bell pepper, crab, sausage, and shrimp.
Corn On The Cob
Sausage
Juicy andouille sausage. Each link is approx. pieces or a half pound.
Potatoes
Each order is whole red potatoes.
Hard Boiled Eggs
Three () whole, hard-boiled eggs.
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.
Steamed Rice
Steamed jasmine white rice.
Crab Crackers
Extras
Kids Meals
Kid's Chicken Tenders Basket
Each selection is made to order and fried to perfection. Served with a side of house-made cocktail sauce. Choice of Cajun or lemon pepper fries.