Crab Avenue

Crab Avenue may have an identity crisis, but also has a dang good seafood boil! I came here for my birthday and ordered the snowcrab & shrimp. They gave us the option of tray or traditional bag & table spread. I opted for the tray because I like the sauce for dipping. They provide all the necessary tools (cracker, shell scissors, bib, gloves, etc.). Waiter was friendly. The restaurant itself is a unique amalgamation. It's a cajun seafood Italian fusion restricted to the base floor of a two story structure. The aesthetics are typical maritime nets, fish, mermaid, and the like, but the bar had party lights and blasted club music. While strange, it didn't distract from the flavorful food one bit. Look forward to returning soon!

I got the shrimp with crabs and sausage. The food tasted great but I wished the shrimps weren’t so overcooked but other than that, it was a good meal. Not bad in price either. I also had a takeaway for the jambalaya pasta and fingers crossed it’s as good.

I was absolutely pleased with my meal. I am not a fan of coleslaw and I haven't had decent catfish for over 13 years (and the last decent catfish was in Texas). Crab Avenue blew it out of the water! (No pun intended) I absolutely loved their coleslaw and I was in heaven with their catfish. I appreciated the daily specials. The 20% off Snow Crab Legs on Wednesdays was a real treat! Alex was an amazing host and server that made the experience that much better.

Hands down the best seafood boil in all of Los Angeles. This is the only place I ever go to. Spicy Cajun snow crab and shrimp bundle is my go-to. Wonderful owner as well, this man has to be the nicest and most hospitable person I’ve met here. Always greets you and does his best to make sure you’re alright and don’t need anything. Would recommend the Clam Chowder and Crab Cakes as well.

The food is edible but that’s about it. My friend took one bite of his plate and wouldn’t eat the rest. Service was slow. Prices are too high for what you get. Atmosphere isn’t great. Should have known when we pulled up at 7:30 pm on a Friday night and the parking lot was nearly empty. Will not be going back. Try Boiling Crab in Burbank instead.

Grilled trout, zucchini, and garden salad were delicious, but the service is more fast food style without any follow up. Took me 15 minutes just to get salt and pepper. The restaurant is not clean. Upholstery needs repair. Windows are dirty. Even the entrance looks rough. I almost didn't go in. I should have left when I saw the front door. Not recommended.

Ate there last night with some friends and business associates. Everyone at my table loved the meal. The food is impressively delicious. The staff are welcoming and give great service. It's my new favorite restaurant in the area.

I love this place, the food was really delicious I took 25 of my family there after my wedding ceremony and everyone got there food on time and everyone said it was very delicious I sill definitely be back in the future.. highly recommended

We ordered the Chef Special plate and the pasta, and WOW -- both were absolutely delicious. The Chef Special was loaded, perfectly seasoned. The flavors were bold, buttery, and cooked just right. The pasta was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect -- rich without being too heavy. Every bite was on point. Our server Alex truly made the experience even better. He was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. He made great recommendations, checked on us consistently, and made sure everything came out perfect. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving great service.

Love this place !! Always a great time !!! Great food, great vibes, great beer and amazing service

So it had been a very long time, I hadn't been to Crab Avenue in Glendale; today I met my two friends for lunch and the place doesn't disappoint as usual. I had a pound of easy peel shrimp, which are the shrimp with the shell, but without the heads and today Saturday, they had a discount of 20% for the dish And on the side, I had an order of angel hair with creamy tomato sauce. Omg... so good I really like that place

Man.... Super disappointed here.... Seafood plate that's suppose to come with shrimp didn't.... Super salty sauce Gumbo was the worst I've had in my life.... Reminded me of really bad cafeteria food that you would give to someone to punish them. Mac n cheese dry.... Jambalaya salmon was dry Ravioli was meh Obviously chicken tenders were frozen so probably the best out of everything. I haven't been to a place this bad in a long time maybe I'm used to a lot of good food in the Bay Area. This place just does not hit the mark on anything. I would avoid if you know what good food is supposed to taste like. Was empty for a reason.... I'm still so dang disappointed holy moly....

I visited Crab Avenue with a friend. Since we visited on a weekday afternoon, there weren't other customers at the time. We had their Chef's Special medium spicy, good for two. The shrimps that came with it were all shell-off, and it was like Jambalaya without the rice. The carb substitute was instead garlic bread - toasty - but a tad too charred, and five pieces for two. The Chef's Special was good, but if this is a signature, it definitely felt lacking. There was a modest amount of shrimp amongst a bed of veggies. (The plate was very large, and there really was just a single layer of shrimp and veggies.) Overall, service was great, but the food was not too impressive.

Been coming here for years. Service is always good. No need to wait long lines at Boiling Crab

First time here, and this place did not disappoint! Very clean ambiance . I am a very picky eater, and I loved the food here. Great seasoning. Alex is the BEST Server. Will be coming back soon.

So much flavor in snow crab and shrimp Cajun plate! The Michelada was delicious also! Coming back here for date night again

The steak was excellent and the shrimp boil was as well. The fish and chips were a frozen variety and not up to par with the other dishes we had. Also the calamari looked like onion rings and were not appetizing. Ive never seen calamari like that.

Great fish and veggies and everything seafood you can think of! Quick service for lunch breaks and friendly owner and staff.

Horrible service! And the place is filthy! No one greeted us when we walked in- they saw us and ignored us at first. And to make matters worse I believe our server was racist. He was so rude to us, He practically yelled at my husband when he asked a simple question about an item on their menu. And we had to wait a long time for him to come back to our table when we needed the check and to ask for some to go containers. I could hear the service he gave to the couple behind us and he was polite, and kind even cracking jokes with them- definitely not the service we received! We ordered plenty of food but the crab was super disappointing. The flavor was good- we got the medium mix, but they only had snow crab (no king) and a bunch of the legs were half empty and had no meat in them. Im giving them 2 stars because their Cajun seasoning was good, but aside from that we will never go back to this place. Spent $180 on dinner here and upon leaving stopped so my daughter could use the restroom and saw one of the toilets was flooded and had poop floating in it. One of the lights went out so instead of replacing it they plugged in a light below the counter (which didnt help-the restroom was still dark) and one of their sinks faucets had tape wrapped all around it and was unusable. The lack of cleanliness was appalling. If I saw the restrooms on our way in to the restaurant we totally would have went elsewhere. When walking back to the parking lot saw inside the kitchen and it didnt look orderly or clean. We will never go back to this place. They need a face-lift, an attitude adjustment and to end their identity crises... are you a seafood boil spot or Italian spot?

Great service! Friendly and welcoming staff. No wait on a Saturday evening which was a plus for a hungry family. Food was delicious and out in no time. Restaurant clean.

Best seafood in Glendale Alex is the greatest host so nice and polite you ever in Glendale and want some food seafood boil I recommend this spot / the shrimp is always fresh and it's there's always availability

We had a great experience at the Crab Ave. We arrived around 4:40pm on a Sunday and we didn't have to wait at all. The food was amazing, the clam chowder was delicious, the seafood basket was really good too. We ordered from the crab station and when we got the food the food was not overcooked. We chose the "fire" level and will say it wasn't spicy at all for us but the Cajun flavor was good. The ambiance was a typical for a seafood restaurant. Would definitely come back and recommend this place.

Second time here. I came both times after work or running errands by myself. The nice server recommended the 1/2 lb of shrimp that comes with 2 potatoes, 1 corn, and sausage. Rice is extra, $2.95. The mild is not spicy, so my 2nd time, I had to get fire and it was still not "fire" but definitely made some snot accumulate. Delicious, clean, friendly, and a great ambience overall.

Good service good food. A different experience. I loved it. It was fun and yummy. I'll come back with my husband.

i have been here 4 times now and the food is consistently AMAZING! VERY affordable if you don't wanna break the bank going to boiling crab i get the shrimp plate that includes lots of sausage, a few potatoes, and one corn for $20 (i also recommend the crab plate for $30) the prices, service, and food are what keep me coming back. i'm not sure if he's the manager or owner but he always checks on you and is super nice whenever i come.

Simply delicious entree and a friendly ambiance! Been coming every so often and the food remains sumptuous!

I came here tonight alone with a little less than an hour before close. The staff was warm and welcoming to me and made me laugh quite a bit with their natural banter. I've been having a really rough week and I wanted to treat myself to a seafood boil like I remember from back home. They did not disappoint!! Truly a delicious seafood boil in Glendale. I just wish that place was FULL like the food and staff made me feel that it should. Come try this place, they are wonderful I ordered the snow crab legs with the house mixed sauce medium spicy, corn, sausage and potatoes I should have got the shrimp, too!!)

We come here a lot and honestly I'm surprised there aren't lines out the door. The price is amazing and the service is fast. The owner is a really nice guy too. I love this place so much. This plate is $26 like yeah I'm here every week thank you!

I Experiencing racism from this place, bad service, food was ok, when we got there place empty, after a while more people came in, they were served first, end left. We were the last one's to leave. Cause of the service I was given.

Everything is perfect to food , employees are great Im their loyal costumers since 7 years ago . Their clam chowder are the best it's the only clam chowder i ate All their food are the best , i never get bored eating

Definitely worth a visit, great service and food! I got the clam chowder and shrimp with grilled peppers/onions, sausage and potatoes! Simply amazing

The food is so good and well priced and the hospitality is great. The waiter saw that my bib was falling off and he retied it for me hehe we are definitely making this a monthly spot.

Huge parking area for free. This by far is one of my favorite seafood boil eatery. Their cajun style sauce with different level of spiciness is really good and not salty. Garlic butter is good as well.

Alex 0007 is an AMAZING host!!! I have been a servers/bartender for 30 years, and I was honestly impressed by his hospitality and wit!! That's for making our family reunion a great day and for having Phenomenal FOOD!!!

I came here and ordered catering for my birthday and for the amount of food and the cost it was worth it. I love crawfish and this place is delicious the shrimp and crab are amazing as well if you are in Glendale and want to eat crap shrimp and crawfish this is definitely my recommendation.

The food in this place is very tasty and we come here a lot. The shrimp is very tasty and the service is very good thank you veryy much.

We were originally going to go to boiling crab, but after a long wait time we decided to go with Crab Avenue. What a pleasant surprise this spot was, we got there and had no wait time- the waiter greeted us and showed us to a table with a paper cover ready to go immediately. He gave us recommendations that suited the dining experience we wished to have. The food was fresh and came out all at once, the waiter and manager on staff checked in on us very often, and the place was clean. While we were there, we noticed many people were returners and talked about their good experiences even years prior. Will come back!

Delicious food. Way better than Boiling Crab. Awesome service. This place never disappoints.

Super good and the prices are way better than Boiling crab. Very nice staff and clean restaurant. They also have tons of parking and outdoor seating. Definitely coming back !

Been to Crab Ave a few times over the years, living literally about three blocks from it. If you aren't near a cooking crab, or just don't feel like driving, and are in the Glendale area, it is worth a try. I feel it used to be a little better than the current iteration, but maybe my expectations are just really high? Am I high maintenance?? To be determined... We usually order a variety from the catch station, from whole shrimp and myself to clean and crawfish. We tend to get them flavored with the Cajun butter garlic mix. For me, the seafood is great, it is the butter that feels like singing is leaving. Maybe it is because I like the sauce at a different place so much better, and I feel it doesn't love you to that level of deliciousness, but it is decent in its own right. As far as service, I feel it can be hit or miss. Sometimes service is fast, other times it isn't busy and service is still slow. Guess it just depends on the luck of the day. Overall, the seafood is good but the sauce leaves something to be desired for me. But if you're feeling like this type of cuisine, and are in the area, it doesn't hurt to give it a try

This Cajun seafood place is the best! Kuya and Alex are the best, and the service is awesome. It's clean and chill, too. I've been coming here for ages.

Very delicious food with homey feeling! Staff were nice even though it was the holiday busy season. Everyone is nice. We enjoyed eating here. Plus for free parking.

Once again never disappoints always great and great time with the fellow helping us 10/10 best place to go to

The food portion is large. The flavor is great. Decent interior with a lot of variety food. Not only a crab/shrimp food place. They also have pasta dishes look very yummy. It is always on the higher price side for seafood restaurants. Average $20/person.

Dined here on a Wednesday night to have a small celebration for my mother's birthday. Upon entering, we were the first and only party right before the dinner rush at around 5pm and parties arrived shortly after. Parking was ample with their own parking lot. This has been my parents' go-to for seafood boil for years. We ordered the following: 1lb shrimp Cajun mix with potatoes, sausages and corn. Mild 1lb snow crab legs Cajun mix. Mild 1lb snow crab legs butter mix. No spice Grilled Mahi Mahi plate with salad and veggies. Everything we ordered was flavorful and paired nicely with steaming white rice. I also really recommend enjoying seafood boil with sweet, plain corn. The service / food came a little slow but we are appreciative of Alex who was really funny and welcoming. He saw we were waiting awhile and made sure the food was cooking faster. He often came to check on our table and always asked if we needed anything. Our additional to-go order was prepped and packed quickly and nicely. I really liked his hospitality! Will always be coming back with either dine-in or take-out!

So yummy. Wonderful service. Highly highly highly recommend the spicy cauliflower. The flavors were spot on.

Upon entering I was greeted and seated. I had previewed the menu prior to arrival so I knew what I wanted. Being from NOLA I'm always hesitant to order boiled seafood outside of Louisiana. Therefore if ordered the fried okra as an appetizer. They were hot, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. For my entree I ordered the lemon and herb grilled shrimp, grilled zucchini and sweet potato fries. Everything thing was cooked perfectly. Alex (the owner and/or manger) was great. He checked on me several times ensuring that I was ok and satisfied with my meal. The place is kept very clean. This includes the restroom. This place is on the opposite end from the Americana shopping area so it's not crazy busy or over priced. I'll be back on my next visit to Glendale, CA

My parents and I got an invited from my parents friend live in Glendale to come over to eat this place for dinner or lunch. The service was amazing and friendly polite, the waiter name is Alex he always comes to my table to check if everything was okay. I like their food cajun shrimp with mild cajun and garlic and especially I have a sweet tooth to eat some delicious dessert Nutella cheesecake it's was so good. The ambiance was great and I enjoy with their delicious foods and everything. I will always come back here for their delicious foods and desserts

Saw this out my window for months on trips to the Hilton. Finally made the walk and I'm still not sure what happened. The service was odd and spotty. The drinks were very light handed. The food came so quick I questioned how they cooked it. Microwaved Crab? It was hot. The taste was good, so that is the reason for the 3 stars. The presentation was not appetizing and the overall odd vibe of the place ensures I will just look at it from my hotel from now on. Nothing ventured...nothing gained.

Is it too freaking hard to put utensils in a "to go" order? Seriously, even if this is the most fabulous takeout food ever, I am so aggravated right now after walking all the way to and from the restaurant to pick up my food, to get up to my hotel room and find out there are no utensils in the bag that I will just leave it at that...

Hotel didn't allow check in until 4pm and i was in the area around 3 so i stopped by for a bite. It was okay. Not terrible, but nothing to write home about. I ordered the lunch special cesar salad with salmon but I got chicken instead, which was still decent so I didn't send it back. The salad was leafy, and came with two sides of dressing. I will say for as plain and basic as a cesar salad can be, it was. Also, on the menu I ordered on (lunch menu specials, served until 3:30pm) each lunch meal was supposed to come with a side, however I was told it was just the salad with choice of protein. My friend ordered the build your own pasta which was way better. The mozzarella sticks were a 2.5/10. Skip. However, our waiter, (who was also our greeter) was very nice and attentive. The restaurant was very decorated and clean but empty. And some interesting music was playing!

We just randomly found this place tonight and it was the absolute best accident of my entire life. Alex greeted us at the door, and treated us with the most incredible and warm smile and hospitality. I was shocked this place wasn't busy because of how delicious the food was and how amazing the service was. There was no wait and the food was ready so quickly. The snow crab was the most delicious thing I've had in LA. I would give this place 10 Stars if I could. I would give Alex 11 Stars on top of that. Thank you,

I went to this restaurant for the third time and I am very satisfied. The restaurant manager is very polite and friendly. The staff is very friendly and polite. The food is very delicious and the service is excellent. I have recommended this place to everyone. The service is very excellent. The people who recommended me to eat here, especially the manager of this restaurant, Alex, is a very nice person. Everything is done on time and without wasting time. It has a calm and friendly environment. It's clean.

We came and got the crab and shrimp. Everything was wonderful and food came out fast. Alex was our server and he was wonderful and very helpful.

Great service and friendly staff, delicious food and relaxing atmosphere. Alex was friendly and polite. Will definitely come back.

Food and service was good. They accommodated our party of 22 people very easily. The food came out very fast.

Trump supporters. Shouldn't be a problem if they do not rub it in your face. Too bad we used to go here a lot. Shrimp not fresh. Shell sticks to meat is how you know. Go if you love Trump. Youd be right at home.