The Boiling Crab

Garden Grove is home to the original Boiling Crab, where the seafood boil craze first began in 2004. Known for its Cajun-Vietnamese twist on Southern seafood, this lively restaurant serves shrimp, crab, and crawfish by the pound, tossed in seasoning blends like “The Whole Sha-Bang” with garlic, butter, and spice. Corn, potatoes, and sausages complete the messy feast, served right in a plastic bag for maximum flavor. The atmosphere is noisy, casual, and always buzzing—a true Garden Grove classic.