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Seafood With Cajun Heat
Wild Crab is an upbeat Cajun-fusion joint built around seafood entrees with an array of seasonings. The kitchen works with spice, salt, and rich sauce in a way that lets the same table order can move from mild to bolder without changing the style of the meal. A seafood plate here is not just a single note. It comes with room for heat, butter, and the kind of seasoning that stays present from the first bite to the last.
Wings and beer sit beside the seafood, so the meal can shift if someone wants something crisp after a plate of shellfish or fish. A guest can start with seafood and keep the rest of the table moving with a simple wing order and a cold drink. The pairing matters in a place that serves lunch and dinner, because the food has to carry a quick midday stop and a longer evening meal with the same steady pace. See the seafood selection holds the dish details, while the home page keeps the visit practical.
Ways To Sit Down
The room supports dine-in meals, and outdoor seating gives guests another place to settle in. A table inside works for a slower meal with drinks, while the outdoor seats suit a stop that feels open and easy to manage. The same kitchen serves both settings, so the order does not change when the seat changes.
Takeaway, delivery, and kerbside pickup extend the restaurant beyond the dining room. A guest can place an order, choose the handoff, and keep the meal moving without staying on site. Sport is part of the setting, so the room fits a casual meal with a screen in view. Great beer selection belongs here too, and it supports the food whether the visit is a short one or a longer dinner. Browse the menu page covers the food itself; this page focuses on how people use the space.
Good to Know
- Planning your visit
- Accepts reservations Reservations are accepted, so guests can secure a table before arriving, especially for busier meal periods.
- Parking
- Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · On-site parking Guests can leave the car close to the entrance and head straight in, with no separate parking charge to factor into the visit.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Wheelchair access covers the car park, entrance, seating, and toilet, so arrival and dining both stay straightforward.
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · NFC mobile payments Guests can settle the bill with a card or phone, then head out without handling cash at checkout.
- Children
- Good for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs · Kids' menu Families can bring children, use the changing table and high chairs, and keep the meal moving with a kids' menu.
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside Dogs are allowed outside, so guests with pets can plan to sit in the outdoor area.
- Who comes here
- Family friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists · Transgender safe space · University students The dining room suits mixed company, from family meals and student groups to tourists and guests looking for an LGBTQ+ friendly space.
- Atmosphere
- Casual · Trendy The room keeps a casual, trendy edge, with a setting that fits a quick bite, drinks at the bar, or a longer table meal.
Opening Hours
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 8 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Wednesday 8 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Thursday 8 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM
- Friday 8 AM–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Saturday 8 AM–11 PM
- Sunday 8 AM–10 PM
About Wild Crab
Wild Crab is a seafood restaurant, bar, Cajun restaurant, chicken wings restaurant, and crab house on Westminster Ave in Santa Ana. The menu centers on seafood entrees with Cajun-fusion seasoning, plus wings and beer. The setting is casual and trendy, with indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a bar on site.
Lunch and dinner service run through most of the week. Tuesday through Thursday hours are 8 AM to 3 PM, then 5 PM to 10 PM. Friday service runs from 8 AM to 3 PM, then 5 PM to 11 PM. Saturday hours run from 8 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday hours run from 8 AM to 10 PM. Monday is closed.
The dining room supports dine-in, takeaway, delivery, kerbside pickup, and on-site services. Fast service is part of the setup. The restaurant accepts reservations and takes credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Free street parking, a free parking lot, and on-site parking are available.
Wild Crab also includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and toilet access. Wi-Fi is available. The space works for solo dining, groups, families, university students, tourists, and late-night meals. Dogs are allowed outside. High chairs, changing tables, and a kids' menu are part of the family setup.
Parking And Access
Wild Crab accepts reservations, and payments go through credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. That keeps the front end of the visit simple. A guest can book ahead, arrive with a clear plan, and settle the bill without reaching for cash. The parking setup is broad as well: free of charge street parking, a free parking lot, and on-site parking all serve the same address.
Accessibility details include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, a wheelchair-accessible toilet, and a wheelchair-accessible car park. The route from arrival to table stays direct. A driver can park, enter, and move to a seat without extra steps. The weekly hours shape the rest of the plan. Monday is closed. Tuesday runs 8 AM–3 PM and 5–10 PM. Friday runs 8 AM–3 PM and 5–11 PM. Saturday runs 8 AM–11 PM. Sunday runs 8 AM–10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the opening hours?
The restaurant is closed on Monday. It opens Tuesday through Thursday from 8 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 10 PM, Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM and 5 PM to 11 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 10 PM. Guests can plan lunch, dinner, or a later evening meal around those windows.
Does the restaurant take reservations?
Reservations are accepted. Guests who want a set table can plan ahead instead of arriving and waiting for an open spot. That helps for dinner, group meals, or any visit timed around a busy part of the day.
What payment methods are accepted?
Credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Guests can pay with a card or a contactless phone at the end of the meal. That keeps checkout simple for dine-in orders and takeout alike.
Is there parking on site?
Free street parking, a free parking lot, and on-site parking are available. Guests can choose the option that fits the way they arrive and the amount of walking they want after parking. The visit starts with a direct arrival from the car to the entrance.
What accessibility features are available?
The car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are wheelchair accessible. Guests using mobility aids can plan for a smoother route from arrival to the table and restroom. The accessible features cover the main parts of a dine-in visit.
Is the restaurant good for children?
The restaurant is good for kids and has high chairs, a changing table, and a kids' menu. Families can bring children and plan for a meal that works at the table from arrival through ordering. The setup supports younger guests during lunch or dinner.
