1. The Boiling Crab
8.9
1500 W MacArthur Blvd (btw Bristol & Bear), Santa Ana, CA
Seafood Restaurant · South Coast · 70 tips and reviews
Rurie B: Yummmy loved the king crab legs and the cajun chillli fried 😍
Mariana Netto: Hands will get super messy but completely worth it. Definitely try the crabs, shrimps, fries & corn. All amazing, complete with attentive and patient service!
S: Remove your rings and watches, Prepare yourselves for the great delicious mess, totally worth it ❤️ we got the shrimps and king crab legs with their signature shabang and mild spice .. Unforgettable
2. The Kickin' Crab
8.3
3611 S Bristol St #C (at MacArthur Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · South Coast · 31 tips and reviews
Oscar Gonzalez: My new Favorite crawfish place. Boiling crab, it was nice to know you but your 2 hour lines are ridiculous. Read more.
OC Weekly: Voted Best Boiling Crab Imitator in OC Weekly's Best Of 2011 Issue! Seafood in the best things ever: Butter, garlic & Cajun spices. Click the link to download the Best Of app and view more winners! Read more.
Dee Lee: The sauce here is better than Boiling Crab and they have more on their menu. Garlic noodles are bomb!!!
Chevy Pham: OMG, this place has been the best seafood place since I was in HS (80s), with wait times of 60 minutes long. Try Lobster or crab special, clams with black bean or basil -- these are the best.
Christopher Nguyen: Lobster Noodle, Red Shrimp, Crabs, Fish
Desmond Cheung: Get the Kung pao chicken and the lobster!
Jennifer Maresh: best crab cakes i have ever had anywhere. period. stick with drinks and crabcakes. ruth chris does a way better steak. mortons sides are all phenom though.
Luis Javier Robles: Many sorts of Prime steaks and premium dishes. Excellent wine selection, smooth music. Awesome restaurant with many choices.
orangecounty.com: Features a Power Hour which is a late night Happy Hour starting at 9 p.m. Mon-Fri. Discounted prices on food and this location only includes wines, beers, and martini's when you sit at the bar. Read more.
6. Murasaki Sushi
7.9
2901 W MacArthur Blvd (fairview St.), Santa Ana, CA
Sushi Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
JT: Some of the best sushi I've had - get the chefs menu and everything will come marinated for you! Their clam miso soup, duck, and soft shell crab are also reaaaaalllly delicious
Andrew Lazere: Omakase excellent. Butterfish delicious. Sake carafe and glass artful
Cece Bear: The have real Kobe beef from Japan🇯🇵🍗🎣🍣
7. Favori Restaurant
7.3
3502 W 1st St (S. Jackson St.), Santa Ana, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews
Chef Wyatt: Soft Shell Crab, Awesomeness!!!
Garick Chan: Don't mess around. Just go with the House Special of baked catfish, Ca Nuong.
Leo: Order Cá Nướng, Lẫu Bắp Chuối, tráng miệng bằng Kem Chuối Nướng, best in town!
R. Dan R.: Bacon-wrapped shrimp, soft-shell crab, fried okra.
Akiko I: House pan roast is very tasty and you must try! Great dish! Lots of flavors and seafood in it. 2 people size. Their oysters are so so.
Kristine Armosilla: The food is good but the service really sucks. It took an hour to get seated and once we were seated it took 30 mins to even get bread and water when other tables were immediately served.
11. 50 Forks
7.3
3601 W Sunflower Ave (Harbor Blvd.), Santa Ana, CA
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews
Becca Sharits: Wow! The food was incredible, service was incredible, menu incredible...forget your favorite restaurant - check out 50 Forks! You'll love it!!! :)
Carm P: Student restaurant at the art institute of CA. Amazing food...fantastic prices...menu changes seasonally and semesterly. Can not recommend more!!
Daniel Fortier: Great food better prices