Shrimp Heads
Company Details
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 12-9PM
Thursday: 12-9PM
Friday: 12-9PM
Saturday: 12-9PM
Sunday: 12-9PM
Contact Information
San Diego, California, 92104
United States
Shrimp Heads Reviews
Submitted by Mark Christy on 07/30/2022
Mark Christy 5 stars rating.
if i were from louisiana or mississippi, which i am not , i might be more judgmental ; therefore, i love this place! flavorful! nice service! we did #2 spice level and thought it was about right. next time, we'll try #3 to be adventurous. as you can see , we ate every last bite !!
Submitted by Kevin Choiniere on 07/29/2022
Kevin Choiniere 4 stars rating.
The (Shrimp Head) boil was great! The mussels and King Crab were, by far, the best tasting with the sausage and shrimp right behind that.
The King Crab is a bit pricey at $62/lb, and you can’t get 1/2lbs worth, but is totally worth it and a must with any boil!
Beers were affordable and the service was amazing!
Only thing I can say is I’ve been to other boil restaurants where the interior and atmosphere was a bit more lively, this one is kinda blah.
P.S. make sure to park at the restaurant and not in the plaza on the other side, you will get towed!
-compliments of the server. Figure I’d pass it along.
Submitted by Clara on 07/27/2022
Clara 1 stars rating.
The first crab leg was great the second had literally nothing in it and all we wanted was a small leg as compensation or something.
Instead they take the crab legs away for like 7 minutes and then come back at tell us they checked the security cameras and basically implied we were lying.
If they had really checked they would have saw that we opened it and called the waitress right away to alert her.
I do wanna say though the waitress was super kind and I feel bad for her having to deliver the news.
But her boss is so rude, all we wanted were crab leg and that was pretty much a scam so… yeah.
Submitted by Emily Wallace on 07/04/2022
Emily Wallace 4 stars rating.
Spent my birthday this year here (July 2) because crab is my favorite and I wanted crab from a place that had some of the flavors of where I come from (South Carolina). I love the casual small business vibes of a local seafood diner in the South. A lot of the seafood out here is the same flavor (no flavor) and doesn't use the Cajun or Creole culinary style that Southern seafood joints do. I love my California and really wanted a taste of home in the place I now call home. This place did not disappoint! Was happy to see their menu had Cajun fries, fried okra, fried catfish, mussels, clams, crawfish, Cajun crab legs!! And more. But I order the crab legs with the "house sauce" that had my beloved Cajun flavor in. It was finger lickin good! Loved their version of Cajun! The okra was even better than the Cajun fries but boy was I happy to have some Cajun fries too. That okra had a perfect crust, perfect flavor, and the sauce was perfect too! The crab legs couldn't have been any better unless maybe I ordered the King Crab but I was just as happy with the usual Snow Crab legs. Crab legs are crab legs! But I have gotten tired of San Diego restaurants that don't offer some Cajun or Southern seafood vibes. The vibes in this place were so friendly. There was a regular in there enjoying their ghost pepper hot crab legs. I'll definitely be going back too. The spice level we ordered was just a step below the hottest one. It was enough to enjoy the flavor with a kick good enough to open the sinuses a bit too. The fried catfish was great! Not something I've seen in a lot of restaurants out here. Wayne was a terrific host. He checked on us regularly without being excessive. I appreciated his hospitality. He was very kind and professional. The kitchen crew did a spectacular job and made me want to eat there again! So happy we found this place! Very cute decor as well. The only thing that could’ve made it better is if I could’ve gotten a seafood boil that included the Cajun crab legs, mussels, clams, potatoes, corn, and shrimp!!
Submitted by Jubilee Diming on 06/09/2022
Jubilee Diming 5 stars rating.
???????????????????????? shared a shrimp and lobster boil with potatoes, corn, and garlic bread and it was amazing. Also tried the thai tea with ice cream! BOMB! I was almost discouraged from the outside exterior, but I'm glad I didn't judge a book by its cover! Interior was fresh, beach themed and I will definitely visit again when I come to SD.
Submitted by Tere Nieves on 05/27/2022
Tere Nieves 5 stars rating.
Wish I would have taken pictures but it was just so good we forgot, food was amazing. First time at a seafood boil place and did not disappoint! Prices are fair for the delicious seafood, also it was cleaned correctly. Customer service was excellent, our server kept checking on us to make sure everything was good and to see if we needed anything. Atmosphere is cute and clean. Will definitely be bringing everyone I know here.
Submitted by Hesham Morsy on 05/15/2022
Hesham Morsy 1 stars rating.
Called the restaurant and told them ahead of time, actually a day before that we had a large party, they said they can accommodate us. When we showed up it turned out to be disaster. Not the waiters fault, but food came out to one family and another came an hour later, food was rushed and not cooked thoroughly. When complained, they didn't offer us anything. They even called the owner and his answer was simply"they still have to pay for their food" so that's it for us. We r not going there anymore. No customer appreciation at all. SHAME
Submitted by Erik Howard on 03/28/2022
Erik Howard 4 stars rating.
Food was great. Crab legs looked clean as well as the shrimp, clams and lobster tails. Had plenty of options to customize your order. House seasoning was a touch on the salty side. Service was great.
Submitted by H. JN on 01/29/2022
H. JN 4 stars rating.
Service was nice, our host was great. The pictures are very much “how it started vs how it ended ????.” Whenever my family & I come here we get down on the seafood boils, the flavors are so yummy. I love the muscles here. My husband ordered an alcoholic drink that comes in a shark head type of cup ( no you don’t get to keep the cup.) however the drink was really good. I can’t remember the name of the drink at this moment. Anyways it’s nice spot to come and enjoy some sea food. Parking lot is a good size too. Inside seating with tables and pull out chairs , no booths. It was clean inside & yes I plan on returning.
Submitted by Erinne Morgan on 08/18/2021
Erinne Morgan 4 stars rating.
The boil was pretty good. I got the snow crab boil and chose to add all the flavors which was pretty tasty. Corn, potatoes, etc. must be ordered separately. All in all it was a good deal. Although the staff was nice, service was pretty slow. They seem to nickel and dime you for everything. I asked for cocktail sauce and there was a $0.50 fee but it seemed more like ketchup. I asked for more horseradish and was told that would be another $0.50 charge. Look at the difference. Horseradish was definitely needed!
