Akshata Katkar
I had such a great experience at The Roasted Crab in Santa Clara!
I ordered the Seafood Boil Combo #3, and it was packed with crab, shrimp, crawfish, potatoes, corn, and so much flavor—it really felt like a seafood feast in a bag. Everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and cooked perfectly.
I also tried the Shark Tank Cocktail (refreshing and fun), the Cajun Fries (crispy and my favorite snack), Shrimp Garlic Noodles (so flavorful and garlicky), and a fresh salad with a generous portion. Everything paired so well together, and the portion sizes were really satisfying.
… moreClaire Bear
I honestly don’t understand why this place only has a 3.7 rating on Google, because I always have a great experience here. The seafood is very fresh, and you can really taste the quality. My absolute favorite is the Manila clams in their yummy yummy sauce — so flavorful and satisfying. The grilled oysters are also amazing, especially with the fried onions on top. Even their egg fried rice is worth ordering: simple, comforting, and surprisingly good. Every time I come here, I enjoy the food and leave happy. Definitely underrated in my opinion.
… moreKaren Kirk
Regrettably, the recent dining experience proved unsatisfactory, representing a significant financial misstep. The initial cocktail, a mojito, was improperly prepared, consisting of soda water, lime, and mint. Water service was delayed until the meal’s midpoint. The iced tea presented an unpleasant flavor profile. The noodle bowl, ordered by my daughter, utilized spaghetti instead of the expected noodles. The crab boil, served in a diminutive portion, was insufficient for two diners. The crab itself was undersized, and the accompanying portion of potato was inadequate. Considering the $145.00 expenditure, a more generous portion size and improved service were anticipated. Furthermore, we were required to clear our table, and the check’s delivery was delayed by over thirty minutes. The restaurant’s occupancy was minimal, with only one other patron present.
… moreNicole Morales
We had a group of five come here before going to the movies. It was such a great experience and I can’t wait to come back.
The restaurant was busy but the staff was attentive to get us seated. Nice atmosphere, clean and spacious.
All of our entrées were delicious, including our appetizers. Are party enjoyed the following items, which we all recommend and would get again:
Catfish appetizer, Crab cake appetizer, fried rice, Shaking Beef with red rice, garlic noodles with shrimp, and the roasted crab. Oh and can’t forget the Shark Tank!
The roasted crab was absolutely amazing and the brown butter with seasoning kept me wanting more. If it was accepted I think we all would have drunken the butter.
Our server was very friendly, attentive, and super helpful. He was able to give us recommendations and also helped to answer some dietary restriction questions. He even made it a point to go ask the chef to confirm his answers to us.
Would definitely recommend coming here and can’t wait to come back again.
… moreVeronica Veronica
I went for dinner and to start the person that greeted me looked like they were in a bad mood. I ordered a vodka soda with lime and got a vodka tonic. I sent it back and the lime I got with my drink was rotten. I asked the server which of the sauces was the best one on the Cajun side. He suggested one and I ordered. They also don’t allow half legs and half shrimp. The sauce was a white sauce that looked like a gross gravy. They wouldn’t send it back. The sauce was disgustingly gross. I ordered king crab legs so it was not cheap. The limes were also rotten and they didn’t have lemons. Do not eat here!!!!
… moreW M.
The crispy shrimp sandwich is amazing—highly recommend trying it!
They also offer $3 off during lunchtime, which is a great deal.
I’d definitely love to come back again.
… moreBetti Phillips
I didn’t know I needed a crab-based spiritual awakening today, but The Toasted Crab really said, “Sit down, bestie. Let us show you.”
First of all, the crab was so fresh I’m pretty sure it had a LinkedIn profile earlier that morning. Absolute celebrity vibes ✨
The seasoning? Perfect. Like the chef whispered secrets to the crab before cooking it. A nice, respectful farewell.
The staff were delightful—10/10 would trust them to watch my emotional support water bottle. And the hush puppies? I would write poetry about them. I would mail someone a letter describing them with a wax seal.
If you’re considering going:
GO.
If you’re not considering going:
Now you are.
The Toasted Crab has replaced several people in my life. I have formed attachments.
… moreNathan Iglesias
Not bad at all! There were mixed reviews, especially about the service and waiting time. I experienced great/friendly service that was very helpful. My server discouraged me from ordering an app because of my meal size, saying, “you can always order more if you’re still hungry.” That made me feel NOT upsold, in a good way. Also, I timed how long it took from order to delivered to table and it was under 9 minutes, which seems very reasonable. Also, I received the check quickly, too. The food was kinda mediocre, but I’d go back to try other dishes.
… moreNina Pham
Loved all the staineless steele serving ware! It was just beautifully presented and we appreciated the trash bucket and plates. The dog friendly patio was so awesome and clean! They even gave our dog a bowl of water. So sweet! Service and staff was excellent. They were all friendly, professional, patient and attentive. All the food was fresh, perfectly prepared and cooked well. Big portions. The yummy yummy sauce is a combination of all their sauces. In my opinion, it was definitely different from the flavors found at other vietcajun seafood restaurants, but tasty nonetheless. I’d describe it as being on the more sweet side, probably sweetened by the delicious roasted garlic chunks, very tangy from citrus, and the spice tasted like fresh birds eye chilis, not dried cayenne pepper.
… moremichelangelo halal
I ordered spaghetti and meatballs and clam chowder. Spaghetti didn’t taste like one, not even close. Had 2 bites and that was it. Chowder was ok though. The wife had the manila clams and it was not good either. Won’t come back or recommend to anyone.
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