3 Best Seafood Restaurants in Santa Ana, CA

Expert-recommended Top 3 Seafood Restaurants in Santa Ana, California. All of our seafood restaurants actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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THE BOILING CRAB

1500 West MacArthur Boulevard,
Santa Ana, CA 92704 Directions

Since 2004

Specialities:

Fried Scallops Basket Fried Softshell Crab Basket Fried Catfish Basket Fried Shrimp Basket Chicken Tenders Basket Kids' Chicken Tenders Basket Fried Calamari Fried Oysters Sha-bang Bang Shrimp Sha-bang Bang Scallops Hot Wings Crabber Fries Crabber Fries Onion Rings Cajun Fries Lemon Pepper Fries Sweet Potato Fries and Crawfish

" The Boiling Crab Santa Ana offers boiled-in-bag Cajun-spiced crawfish, oysters, shrimp, and shellfish. The restaurant is within easy reach of South Coast Plaza and John Wayne/Orange County Airport. The restaurant is special for their flair dishes for customers with a good time, as well as having great knowledge in the preparation of seafood. You can also try their delicious Fried Calamari, Shabang Bang Shrimp, Chicken Tenders Basket, and Snow Crab Legs. They offer Kids' Chicken Tenders for kids at an affordable price. The Boiling Crab Santa Ana offers Gift cards, suitable for watching sports and the kids' menu.

2026 Highlights: The Boiling Crab offers Private lot parking and Bike parking. "

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Menu:

Mains
Dungeness Crab $89.00
Dungeness Crab (Frozen) $57.00
Snow Crab Legs $45.00
King Crab Legs $123.00
Lobster $72.00
Shrimp $9.50
Crawfish $20.00
Crawfish (Frozen) $16.00
Clams $17.00
Mussels $17.00
Fried Soft-Shell Crab Basket $17.00
Fried Catfish Basket $15.00
Fried Shrimp Basket $17.00
Chicken Tenders Basket $15.00
Fried Calamari $13.00
Fried Oysters $14.00
Hot Wings (6 Pcs) $13.50
Hot Wings (10 Pcs) $22.00
Sha-Bang Bang Shrimp $15.00
Crabber Fries $17.00
Blue Crab $26.00
Shabang Bang Scallops $20.00
Fried Scallops $20.00
Crabber Fries 12 Order $11.00
Extras
Gumbo With Rice $9.50
Onion Rings $10.00
Cajun Fries $7.50
Lemon Pepper Fries $7.50
Sweet Potato Fries $8.00
Corn On The Cob $2.25
Sausage $8.50
Potatoes $2.75
Hard Boiled Eggs $5.50

Contact:

(714) 979-2722

Mon-Fri: 3pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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TAN CANG NEWPORT SEAFOOD

4411 West 1st Street,
Santa Ana, CA 92703 Directions

Since 1988

Specialities:

Steamed Whole Fish Whole Crispy Fried Sole Fish Whole Sole Fish With Salt and Pepper Whole Fish With House Special Sauce Sweet and Sour Whole Fish Whole Fish With Black Bean Sauce Sautéed Fish Fillet Catfish With Hot Garlic Sauce Sweet and Sour Fish Fillet Fish Fillet With Black Bean Sauce Fish Fillet With Basil Sauce Honey Walnut Shrimp Kung Pao Shrimp Shrimp With Garlic Sauce Sautéed Shrimp Beef Loc Lac Peking Style Pork Chop Pan Fried Pork Chop Deep Fried Pig's Intestine Salt and Pepper Fried Pork Chop

" Tan Cang Newport Seafood offers a wide selection of seafood, meat, and vegetarian dishes made with traditional Chinese and Vietnamese recipes. It is located just ten miles from the Pacific Ocean. They are committed to providing their traditional recipes and the best-tasting seafood dishes to their customers. It has always been focused on serving delicious food and friendly service. It offers the original recipe with their Newport Style Gigantic Lobster. You can also try their Newport Special Crab, Steamed Geoduck, and Shrimp with Garlic Sauce. Tan Cang Newport Seafood offers high chairs.

2026 Highlights: Tan Cang Newport Seafood offers Accessible parking near entrance. "

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License #1778631

Menu:

Shrimp
Salt & Pepper Shrimp W Shell $22.95
Salt & Pepper Shrimp Without Shell $22.95
Honey Walnut Shrimp $22.95
Kung Pao Shrimp $22.95
Shrimp W Garlic Sauce $18.95
Sauteed Shrimp $22.95
Shrimp W Cashew Nuts $18.95
Shrimp W Snow Peas $18.95
Shrimp W Curry Sauce $18.95
Sauteed Shrimp W Bean Curd $18.95
Shrimp W Lobster Sauce $18.95
Shrimp W Hawaii Style $22.95
Peking Style Shrimp $22.95
Shrimp In Satay Sauce $18.95
Shrimp W Black Bean Sauce $18.95

Contact:

(714) 531-5146 (714) 531-1009

Sun-Thu: 10am - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 10pm - 10pm

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THE KICKIN' CRAB

3611 South Bristol Street, Suite C,
Santa Ana, CA 92704 Directions

Since 2010

Specialities:

Seafood Scampi W/ Pita Bread Seafood Alfredo Pasta Kc Tilapia Filet Kc Trout Filet Lobster Tail Meal Shrimp (head-off) Mussels Clams King Crab Legs Snow Crab Legs Dungeness Crab Legs Lobster Lobster Tail Crawfish (live) Chicken Tenders N’ Fries Fish N’ Fries Popcorn Shrimp N’ Fries Fried Fish Tacos Grilled Shrimp Tacos Cajun Edamame Cajun Fries Sweet Potato Fries Onion Rings Garlic Noodles and Garlic Noodles W/ Grilled Shrimp

" The Kickin' Crab serves Cajun-style seafood in a relaxed space with a pleasant vibe. The restaurant is located in SNA Rent a Car Center Brisantol. They aim to provide delicious dishes with outstanding service in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. The Kickin Crab specializes in fresh Louisiana seafood and Cajun cuisine mixed with their family's secret recipes. Their fresh seafood combos of lobster, Dungeness crab, king crab legs, shrimps, and crawfish. You can also try their seafood alfredo pasta with scallops, shrimp, clams and mussels in creamy alfredo sauce. The Kickin Crab has branches in over twenty locations in California and Texas.

2026 Highlights: The Kickin' Crab Private lot parking and Wheelchair accessible. "

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Menu:

Appetizers
Raw Oysters (12 Dz) $20.49
Raw Oysters (1 Dz) $35.99
Fried Oysters $19.99
Fried Shrimp N’ Fries $16.99
Fried Calamari $16.99
Kickin’ Wings $13.50
Chicken Tenders N’ Fries $14.49
Fish N’ Fries $16.99
Popcorn Shrimp N’ Fries $18.49
Fried Fish Tacos $12.75
Grilled Shrimp Tacos $13.25
Cajun Edamame $11.25
Cajun Fries $6.99
Sweet Potato Fries $8.49
Onion Rings $8.99
Garlic Noodles $16.99
Seafood In A Bag
Shrimp (Head-On) Market Price
Shrimp (Head-Off) Market Price
Mussels Market Price
Clams Market Price
King Crab Legs Market Price
Snow Crab Legs Market Price
Dungeness Crab Market Price
Lobster Market Price
Seafood On A Plate
Seafood Scampi W Pita Bread $21.49
Seafood Alfredo Pasta $21.49
Kc Tilapia Filet $19.10
Kc Trout Filet $20.10
Lobster Tail Meal $55.50

Contact:

(714) 754-8888

Mon-Fri: 3pm - 10pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 10pm

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