Steven Metcalf
I wanted fish and I was happy with the chowder and the bread and smoked albacore so much I went again and had the halibut lunch. Both of my servers were very good and they got me all the lemon and butter I wanted. Please come and try it for yourself.
… moreTodd Newkirk
Red clam chowder for lunch to go. They have these CROUTONS that you sprinkle on top ( these CROUTONS are 1 of a kind ) delicious! Also the fresh bread loaf with real butter .
We will probably have lunch from here weekly it was so good. So delish on a rainy day. The fresh bread is the best I’ve ever tasted ( I leave it double paper bagged overnight/. And the next day it has the perfect crunch with butter. Best bread ever!!!!!!!!
… moreAshley Bloodworth
We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch here! This place is casual and relaxed with friendly service. The blue plate special is a a definite deal. All of their prices are reasonable. It was the best red clam chowder I’ve ever tasted. Even their black coffee was good.
… moreTom Padilla
This was a place that was not my intention to stop at but was going to the 17th street grill. I saw the crab cooker across the parking lot and decided to try seafood. This was such a great decision to advert to here. Reading the menu and saw this was a simplistic kind of place but everything sounded good. I decided to go for the crab cakes for the appetizer and ask if they had any flavored type of dipping sauce and she told me no just tartar sauce and it did not need any type of sauce because it was so delicious. I ordered the grilled salmon, romano melted mashed potatoes and Cole slaw. I was hesitant on the salmon because of being cooked right over mesquite coals and did not want dried salmon and she assured me it would be moist and a great flavor. Oh boy, the salmon was perfectly cooked with moist flakes that fell apart. It had a buttery mesquite taste that left your taste buds stund and wanting more, even with no type of sauce, just fish. The chessey mashed potatoes was really good and the coleslaw was freshly made and tasted really crisp and delicious. If I am ever back in the area of Newport Beach, CA, I will stop in and try something else.
… moreRobert Nguyen
I was disappointed with my food order. At nearly 30 bucks, I hoped my crab cakes would have tastes better. Didn’t look like it had been breaded or anything. Seemed over-cooked. Maybe I should have ordered the swordfish or something. The free bread I get from other restaurants seemed to be better than the bread you have to pay for here. Not sure if I tasted much clams in their “world famous” clam chowder. Cole slaw was pretty bland.
… moreJay Vargas
Been a long time, my first review. Excellent quality food. We got stuffed quickly. Red clam chowder, I need more!
… moreChifaa Dorhmi
Great family owned seafood place.
Liked the shrimp and scallops dish I had (disclaimer, my coworker got the same thing and was sick the next day, I was perfectly fine).
The service was good too.
Was surprised with their low side prices compared to other areas.
… moreLisa B
If you want a classic Orange County seafood experience, go to the Crab Cooker. Their food is delicious. I love their scallops on a skewer. They are perfectly cooked and spaced with bacon, and their romano potatoes are perfection. The Crab Cooker has been in business for more than 60 years and there’s a reason why.
… moreMichael Hernandez
Crab Cooker in Tustin is awesome! I had the Halibut (fish of the day) and a bowl of clam chowder, and both were seriously delicious. The Halibut was super fresh and cooked just right, and the chowder was rich and full of flavor without being too heavy. The vibe is laid-back, and the service is friendly but not over the top. If you’re in the mood for some solid seafood, this is definitely the place to go. Simple, fresh, and hits the spot!
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