Crab and Spice — Review by RainaisCrazy
Northridge, United States — Seafood
Crab and Spice in Northridge offers an excellent all-you-can-eat seafood experience starting at $39.99 with a variety of fresh seafood, flavorful sides, and quality fried items. The seafood chowder in a bread bowl and pistachio-Nutella beignets are standout items that make this a must-visit for seafood lovers in the valley.
What was great: All you can eat seafood options including snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, sausages, and corn with flavorful sauces; fried food including onion rings, fries, and green beans; creamy seafood chowder in a bread bowl; delicious beignets with pistachio dipping sauce and Nutella; Thai tea
What could improve: Nothing mentioned
The Dishes
The all-you-can-eat seafood boil at Crab and Spice is the main attraction, featuring snow crab legs, shrimp, mussels, potatoes, sausages, and corn. Each component is impressively flavorful, with the corn acting as a perfect vehicle for soaking up all the seasoning. The restaurant provides a whole bunch of different sauce options to customize the experience.
Beyond the AYCE, the seafood chowder is a standout item worth ordering separately. Served in a bread bowl, the chowder is described as creamy and rich, with the bread absorbing the flavorful broth perfectly. The fried selections are also exceptional, including onion rings, fries, and green beans that rank among some of the best fried foods tried. A complementary Thai tea rounds out the savory offerings perfectly.
For dessert, the beignets deliver a perfect ending to the meal. They come with two dipping sauces: a delicious pistachio sauce and Nutella, creating an indulgent and satisfying conclusion to the dining experience.
The Experience
The restaurant has a welcoming vibe and includes thoughtful touches like complimentary stickers for diners to take home. The all-you-can-eat format allows guests to enjoy multiple trips and explore different combinations of the available seafood and sides.
Value and Pricing
The all-you-can-eat starts at $39.99, offering exceptional value for the quantity and quality of seafood provided. The seafood chowder, while additional to the AYCE, is noted as totally worth the price due to its quality and generous portion.
Notable Moments
They have some of the best fried food I've ever had.
The reviewer emphasizes the impressive amount of seafood consumed during the visit, highlighting the abundance of fresh ingredients.
The Verdict
Crab and Spice is highly recommended for anyone in the San Fernando Valley craving seafood. Whether you go for the all-you-can-eat experience or order additional items like the chowder and beignets, this restaurant delivers quality, flavor, and value. It is the perfect destination for a seafood boil night in the valley.