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The Crab Cooker
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Newport Pier, Newport Beach
The seafood at The Crab Cooker is a can't miss
"Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes and Grilled Swordfish are all fantastic!"(29 Tips)
"shrimps and scallops skewers and king crab legs"(3 Tips)
"Cracked chilled crab with (here is the secret) foam butter!! Mmmmm"(29 Tips)
"Get the chowder, and add some of their homemade oyster crackers!"(2 Tips)
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SAugust 25, 2016Very old place .. Simple menu. Crab cakes, shrimps and scallops skewers and king crab legs 👌🏼👌🏼 the food is amazing
Nabil BazzariOctober 6, 2014Very basic place. Not fancy but I like the old style settings. Must try the local grilled lobster, alaskan king crab legs and claws, mash potatoes with cheese....yummy
Cady MillerJuly 29, 2016Their salmon wings are good. They are just flavorful pieces of salmon though I wouldn't call them wings. Cracked crab legs were delicious. I wish the portions were larger! Even their drinks are small!
Jenn EstradaApril 22, 2016Everything I've ever tried here was cooked to perfection! My boyfriend and I love coming here at least once a month! Can't miss the chowder and bread!!
Spectacular fresh fish: can't go wrong with chowder and bread to-go, bottle of wine, and the beach across the street
Steve BurtonJuly 12, 2013Small menu, which is nice for a place like this. Fast service, good fish. Lunch special of the day is a good option if you want great seafood for a good price.
Lucille FisherDecember 29, 2016So retro, hailing from the 50's with so much history! A real piece of Americana! Fun & good seafood.
Ömer Metin UzunerMarch 1, 2018Clam chawder soup is something unbelievable, too delicious I have ever had.Actually advising all of its meals especially Mahi Mahi fish
Offbeat L.A.January 28, 2016Opened 1951. Seafood restaurant opened in 1951, moved to its current location in 1961. Casual vintage decor.
Lydia AmmosovaApril 21, 2011The most excellent house smoked salmon your world has ever known! With homemade tartar sauce & lemons=perfection! The scallop & shrimp combo is a sure thing! Give the red chowder a whirl too...- Ömer Metin UzunerFebruary 15, 2018Clam chowder ( fish soup) is marvellous I have ver tasted in my life and deeply advise to everyone in orange county
BravoJanuary 27, 2010Crab Cooker has a great fish market atmosphere, like an East Coast crab shack. Make sure to try the crab chowder! The food is pricey, but well worth it. -Lynne Curtin, Real Housewives of Orange Count
Sultan Alhothail🌴November 23, 2013Try the Companions meal its really delicious.. one of the best seafood restaurant in the area has been open for 65 years
Stacy LendtJuly 29, 2013Get the chowder and add some of their homemade oyster crackers. It is delicious! Don't forget to send a postcard home to a friend.
Jim MarousMarch 24, 2014Everything is great here. Watch them make your dinner with speedy precision. Don't forget the potatoes and cole slaw.
Lilian CamposOctober 27, 2013Blue Plate Special: fish salad was excelent. The "red" clam chowder just 'ok'... By the end of the meal, pricey for what you get.
Angie ChillemiOctober 14, 2011This is a great, quick meal. Be sure everyone in your party likes fish - there's no chicken nuggets for the kiddos! Clam chowder and bread was delish!
Come with another person (because parking is impossible) and pick up takeout for a refreshing lunch of smoked albacore, smoked salmon, and clam chowder. Pick up a bag of salt water taffy for dessert.
Rechie ValdezAugust 30, 2016You have to get the crab cakes, and Alaskan crab - very fresh, great service.
Drama KingOctober 9, 2013I also loved the red chowder! The blue point raw oysters were delicious and the service was excellent.
Jahn ShultzJanuary 6, 2012By definition, red clam chowder is a stew and not a chowder at all. Crab Cooker , your title of world's best clam chowder is revoked!
Marisa KnoxAugust 3, 2011I love love love this place! Always get the cheese crusted potato with your killer crab legs and ask for drawn butter! Mmm.
Fiona McNultyFebruary 25, 2012They provide free postcards and will post them anywhere in the world for free! Also worth checking out for it's 'The OC' iconic status!
William WestApril 16, 2011One of the best seafood spots I've been, upscale or otherwise. The manhattan chowder and shrimp and scallops were melt-in-your-mouth good.
Heather UtrataFebruary 3, 2013favorite place on OC so far! great old school atmosphere and DELICIOUS scallops! love!
Christine CardosoAugust 17, 2013Perfect for couples to share: chowder / soft shell crab + crab cake apps / scallop+shrimp skewers.
Bryson BreedloveJuly 24, 2011Amazing place, get here early or else you'll wait for hours...but the food is well worth it }-))))">
J DApril 28, 2013A little pricey to be served with paper and plastic. And the food is just ok. I guess it's true what they say.... location, location, location is the most important thing for success.
Victoria SoaresJuly 18, 2011The food is always exceptional and gresh! One of the world's best clam chowders is served here! Read more- OMG! Yummy and cheap. I love the chilled cracked crab with "foam" butter. Trust me "foam" butter is the secret sauce.
Karina CeciliaOctober 6, 2011Worth the trip.... Crab cakes, bread bowl & Chowder, Scallops.... and of course the bread sticks and balls!!!
Worth the drive! The halibut is amazing. Don't forget to feed your parking meter!
Shaun NilesJune 30, 2011Awesome crab I've had in a long time, scallops and shrimp were great. Will come back soon.
Jenny SawinSeptember 29, 2011Clam Chowder is RED! If you're from New England, you will be disappointed!
Crystal SuenSeptember 3, 2010Soft shell crab might be a bit briny for some. Order the potato for side dish--awesome!
Donald MooreApril 12, 2011Had the shrimp skewers potato and slaw. Not my favorite. I'm from Louisiana we like it spicy.
- Cracked chilled crab with (here is the secret) foam butter!! Mmmmm
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Stop on by our seafood restaurant and enjoy our family's favorite homemade recipes.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(949) 673-0100
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