Redondo Beach Crab House

I fee likely cheated by business owner. no show me ounce of scale sitting beyond cash counter, kitchen worker grabbing crab plus water splashed into plastic container on sitting scale. I requested drain water out of plastic box either can't access to see weight of crab pounds.

This place is so scrumptious and the seafood is fresh fresh!! They fish out the seafood out of the tanks in front of your eyes and the food comes out really quick. It's a bit pricy though, the crab is $60/pound and each crab is about 2lbs. The fish soup is really yummy too and has a lot of flavor. The restaurant is right next to the water too, so you get to enjoy a nice view with your meal. Service is quick and friendly.

Our go-to spot for Korean spicy seafood soup. There is a nice variety of seafood inside: two types of shrimp, crab, squid, baby octopus, clams and mussels...as well as udon noodle, veggies and tofu. Side of rice and kimchi completes the dish, big enough for 2-3 to share. My son likes the kalbi short rib plate that is served with French fries, rice and coleslaw. Beautiful view of the ocean so grab a window-side table. Service is fine. Not friendly but not rude either. You simply order and pay for your food at the counter when you enter and they will bring them over when ready. Parking at the pier parking structure can be busy on weekends so try getting here by noon.

How is this place not 5 stars?! Fairly priced seafood and great tasting! The seafood boil was honestly better tasting and more worth it than boiling crab. And you don't need to wait like an hour! Also, the restaurant is connected to the snack bar next door so if someone in your group isn't feeling seafood, they can order nachos or something. Great food, great view, no wait!

I gave this restaurant 4 stars mainly because of its location. It is situated right at the heart of Redondo Beach Pier. I have known of this restaurant for over 30 years and it has always been in this spot. The view of the beach and beach-goers from your seat is amazing. The food was tasty, albeit a bit expensive, but the location makes it worth it. The crab is always market price, so it may vary each time you visit. This is my favorite dish as it is low in calories and comes with a wooden hammer for cracking it open. The service was excellent, with our server checking in frequently and refilling our water. If you are in the mood for steamed crab, a beautiful view, and a good time, I highly recommend this place. The only reasons I did not give it 5 stars are because the prices are a bit high and the decor looks a bit outdated.