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The Crab Cooker

The Crab Cooker

Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Newport Pier, Newport Beach
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    The seafood at The Crab Cooker is a can't miss
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    Scott H.
    "Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes and Grilled Swordfish are all fantastic!"(29 Tips)
    Desdemona B.
    "I love the chilled cracked crab with "foam" butter."(3 Tips)
    S
    "shrimps and scallops skewers and king crab legs"(3 Tips)
    Jim M.
    "Don't forget the potatoes and cole slaw."(3 Tips)
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  • Sheart icon on user image
    SAugust 25, 2016
    Very old place .. Simple menu. Crab cakes, shrimps and scallops skewers and king crab legs 👌🏼👌🏼 the food is amazing
  • Nabil B.heart icon on user image
    Nabil BazzariOctober 6, 2014
    Very 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
  • Kitt H.heart icon on user image
    Kitt HodAugust 29, 2024
    The mashed potatoes and cole slaw sides are divine! Order the cracked crab for a messy delight. The soda fountains are employee-only use, but refills are plentiful.
  • Jenn E.heart icon on user image
    Jenn EstradaApril 22, 2016
    Everything 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!!
  • Lucille F.
    Lucille FisherDecember 29, 2016
    So retro, hailing from the 50's with so much history! A real piece of Americana! Fun & good seafood.
  • Offbeat L.A.heart icon on user image
    Offbeat L.A.January 28, 2016
    Opened 1951. Seafood restaurant opened in 1951, moved to its current location in 1961. Casual vintage decor.
  • Cady M.heart icon on user image
    Cady MillerJuly 29, 2016
    Their 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!
  • Sandee C.
    Sandee CJuly 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Spectacular fresh fish: can't go wrong with chowder and bread to-go, bottle of wine, and the beach across the street
  • Steve B.
    Steve BurtonJuly 12, 2013
    Small 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.
  • Ömer Metin U.
    Ömer Metin UzunerMarch 1, 2018
    Clam chawder soup is something unbelievable, too delicious I have ever had.Actually advising all of its meals especially Mahi Mahi fish
  • Karlaheart icon on user image
    KarlaJuly 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    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.
  • Ömer Metin U.
    Ömer Metin UzunerFebruary 15, 2018
    Clam chowder ( fish soup) is marvellous I have ver tasted in my life and deeply advise to everyone in orange county
  • Jim M.heart icon on user image
    Jim MarousMarch 24, 2014
    Everything is great here. Watch them make your dinner with speedy precision. Don't forget the potatoes and cole slaw.
  • Lydia A.
    Lydia AmmosovaApril 21, 2011
    The 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...
  • Carolina S.
    Carolina SoaresNovember 21, 2015
    Amazing place!!!!! The food is perfect! You need to go!!!
  • Sultan A.
    Sultan Alhothail🌴November 23, 2013
    Try the Companions meal its really delicious.. one of the best seafood restaurant in the area has been open for 65 years
  • Stacy L.
    Stacy LendtJuly 29, 2013
    Get the chowder and add some of their homemade oyster crackers. It is delicious! Don't forget to send a postcard home to a friend.
  • Bravo
    BravoJanuary 27, 2010
    Crab 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
  • Angie C.
    Angie ChillemiOctober 14, 2011
    This 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!
  • Saif A.heart icon on user image
    Saif AlmehairbiMarch 17, 2017
    Best crab in town and the clams are amazing.
  • Christine C.
    Christine CardosoAugust 17, 2013
    Perfect for couples to share: chowder / soft shell crab + crab cake apps / scallop+shrimp skewers.
  • Drama K.heart icon on user image
    Drama KingOctober 9, 2013
    I also loved the red chowder! The blue point raw oysters were delicious and the service was excellent.
  • Rechie V.
    Rechie ValdezAugust 30, 2016
    You have to get the crab cakes, and Alaskan crab - very fresh, great service.
  • Heather U.
    Heather UtrataFebruary 3, 2013
    favorite place on OC so far! great old school atmosphere and DELICIOUS scallops! love!
  • Fiona M.
    Fiona McNultyFebruary 25, 2012
    They 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 W.
    William WestApril 16, 2011
    One of the best seafood spots I've been, upscale or otherwise. The manhattan chowder and shrimp and scallops were melt-in-your-mouth good.
  • Melisa I.heart icon on user image
    Melisa IrwinJanuary 23, 2016
    The chowder is the best I have ever had!!#
  • Lilian C.
    Lilian CamposOctober 27, 2013
    Blue Plate Special: fish salad was excelent. The "red" clam chowder just 'ok'... By the end of the meal, pricey for what you get.
  • Jahn S.
    Jahn ShultzJanuary 6, 2012
    By 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!
  • Scott H.heart icon on user image
    Scott HartmannFebruary 18, 2014
    Clam Chowder, Crab Cakes and Grilled Swordfish are all fantastic!
  • Kelly G.heart icon on user image
    Kelly GardnerAugust 6, 2014
    Great atmosphere, and good food. A classic for our family.
  • Marisa K.
    Marisa KnoxAugust 3, 2011
    I love love love this place! Always get the cheese crusted potato with your killer crab legs and ask for drawn butter! Mmm.
  • Amber D.heart icon on user image
    Amber DilberogluOctober 23, 2013
    Great king crab prawns, scallops, lobsters.... well everything :)
  • Venus M.heart icon on user image
    Venus MoffattJuly 16, 2022
    Bread, soft shell crab, scallops, & sea bass.
  • Angela L.
    Angela LacagninaMay 27, 2014
    The food is delicious! Kinda pricey though, but worth it :)
  • Karina C.
    Karina CeciliaOctober 6, 2011
    Worth the trip.... Crab cakes, bread bowl & Chowder, Scallops.... and of course the bread sticks and balls!!!
  • Shaun N.
    Shaun NilesJune 30, 2011
    Awesome crab I've had in a long time, scallops and shrimp were great. Will come back soon.
  • Tommy N.
    Tommy NewnesJuly 11, 2013
    I love this place. Best red clam chowder I've ever had.
  • Sandee C.
    Sandee CJuly 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Can't beat the good or location!
  • Lydia A.
    Lydia AmmosovaJanuary 31, 2011
    Make sure to grab a jawbreaker on the way out & send a few postcards to your friends~they will happily supply the postage! :)
  • Victoria S.
    Victoria SoaresJuly 18, 2011
    The food is always exceptional and gresh! One of the world's best clam chowders is served here! Read more
  • Bryson B.
    Bryson BreedloveJuly 24, 2011
    Amazing place, get here early or else you'll wait for hours...but the food is well worth it }-))))">
  • J D.
    J DApril 28, 2013
    A 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.
  • Debrah  🐢🌴
    Debrah 🐢🌴September 10, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Worth the drive! The halibut is amazing. Don't forget to feed your parking meter!
  • Virtuous R.heart icon on user image
    Virtuous RileyMay 26, 2013
    Great fresh seafood must have th re crab cakes.
  • Iliaheart icon on user image
    IliaAugust 6, 2012
    Best of! Must to visit. Expensive but cool!
  • Desdemona B.
    Desdemona BSeptember 9, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    OMG! Yummy and cheap. I love the chilled cracked crab with "foam" butter. Trust me "foam" butter is the secret sauce.
  • Emilio D.heart icon on user image
    Emilio DellepianeJuly 29, 2014
    Despite the fish market appearance, we had consistently low quality fish throughout our table meals.
  • wyn
    wynAugust 6, 2014
    If you leave a negative tip about this place you're probably unhappy with life.
  • Desdemona B.
    Desdemona BAugust 5, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Cracked chilled crab with (here is the secret) foam butter!! Mmmmm
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