The Crab Shack, Gardena, Tozai Plaza

"The food was tasty but I think they use adobo. I couldn't figure out quite what the taste was but I think it's a double but nothing less. The shrimps were too small. For $102 I expected better. I have gone to better boil crab places but I don't think I'll be going back to this one. It's more or less a sports bar. It's family atmosphere but it was not my kind of place. The service was lacking their young people but all in all it's not bad. But I still like to know the prices up front of what the market prices are. At least give me. some kind of idea or comfortability that what I'm spending my money on is I'm getting my money's worth. Sorry, no photos. I wasn't in the mood to take any"

"Not sure about the other reviews, but I've always received good service since I started patronizing The Crab Shack 4-5 years ago. On my most recent visit, we were seated quickly and the food came in a timely manner. The staff was also very attentive and met all of our needs. Now onto the food, it is very reasonably priced even when it fluctuates based on "market price". The taste is very flavorful and the spiciness is just good enough to enjoy where you're not sweating bullets. Their shrimps tend to be above average size and tastes very sweet. FYI: 1 pound of shrimp is about 20 shrimps. Make sure you add corn & sausages! Plenty of free parking in the plaza (can get busy sometimes). Minus one star because this isn't the best cajun style seafood place I've had and the shrimps aren't always the freshest (you can tell by how easily the shell is to peel). When ordering fries + beer + shrimp, expect to pay $40-45 per person. Highly recommend and I will be returning!"