Redondo Beach Crab House

The restaurant is located by the beach, providing a great view. However, the food was pricey and average at best. My family and I spent $181 on our meal before tip and tax. The soups were okay but can be better found elsewhere. We decided against ordering crab legs due to the high cost. The appetizers and main dishes we did order were mediocre. The steamed baby octopus was probably the best dish, but it's hard to go wrong with steamed octopus. The Cajun seafood was too salty and greasy, the shrimp were overcooked, and some of the clams were lacking meat. The clam chowder tasted canned and lacked clam flavor. The calamari was also disappointing, with only a few pieces served with fries and coleslaw. The service was not friendly either.

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.

It's in Redondo Beach pier. Great ocean view, but the food quality is not pretty great

Redondo Beach Crab House is owned and operated by Koreans, and they have been in business for the last 20 years. Many of the reviews here complain about the service, which is fair, but I personally had a great experience with the lady running the place when I walked in. She was a bit stand-offish like any Asian mom, but warm nonetheless. She gave our table free garlic bread and definitely plugged it with the crab legs. We ordered a two pound live crab and a pound of snow crab legs; I highly recommend the live crab as it lives up to hype and it's what they are known for. The total came out to around $140 including tip. It was a bit pricier than what I am used to, but it's in a tourist area and you get to dine on the pier. This was my first time here, but it certainly won't be my last.

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.