Crustacean Restaurant
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Crustacean Beverly Hills is renowned as one of the premier dining meccas in a city full of many great restaurants. Known to attract many celebrities, this is a hip spot to get an amazing meal. Entering the restaurant, you walk atop a (glassed over) stream which winds through the restaurant and immediately you realize this is not your typical fine dining experience. From waterfalls to aquariums, the ambiance is breathtaking!
A menu which consist of Euro-Asian influenced dishes will sure to satisfy your cravings. One of their most popular dishes being the Dungeness crab and garlic noodles.
Crustacean is proud to announce their new happy hour at the restaurant's bar. This will appeal to people who are interested in great drinks and tasty fare after work or for those who are just starting their night out. Crustacean now offers catering for your next special event.
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Top Sentiments among Crustacean Restaurant Reviewers
Famous garlic noodles
Famous dungen crab
Jumbo prawns
Best shell fish
Love garlic shrimp
Great menu recommendations
Good lobster salad
Best drinks
Romantic dinner
Soft rice paper
Customer Reviews (152 reviews)
Jim B.
on Judys Book Feb 07, 2010Good: They have a beautiful bar with koi fish river that you walk over. The food is good but not quite up to the price they charge. My advise, visit the bar for a drink and have dinner elsewhere; unless your on a corporate... (more)
SuzyCattheBeach
on Citysearch Nov 17, 2009The atmosphere can be a challenge, especially during busier times; however the food is very good. Everyone rave about the garlic noodles and they should because they are delicious. And the setting is of course... (more)
Mahal M.
on Judys Book Oct 27, 2009They say that good things wait. But the more than half hour you spend waiting for your food is ridiculous. We were waiting for our food longer than we ate it. In fairness to them, though, they serve really good food. I had... (more)
JAG099
on Citysearch Oct 20, 2009Try the Pink Lotus!!! Be ready to be surprised! From the fish in the floor to the food.. this place is always fun and amazingly delicious! (more)
Cravery82
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2009Crustacean makes you wait for a reservation, but I promise you that wait it well worth it! I had family visiting from the east coast and wanted to take them out for a memorable meal. The restaurant has exquisite... (more)
jgoodb
on Citysearch Aug 02, 2009I went to Crustacean for the fist time last week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I was impressed by the Koi "Walk on Water," and the rest of the decor was absolutely beautiful The waitor was helpful and... (more)
JSoleymani
on Citysearch May 03, 2009What a disaster of a restaurant! We had a reservation, but were seated more than 20 minutes late. When we were, we were given a HORRIBLE table in the aisle...where people were walking back and forth next to us. We... (more)
Peanut
on Citysearch Apr 19, 20091. Food is not authentic (and I am Vietnamese) 2. Famous "prawns" are always overcooked and rubbery. 3. Garlic noodles will give you heartburn - so greasy. 4. You're paying for the lease, not the quality of food.... (more)
mspeeches
on Citysearch Mar 06, 2009I'm gonna use my friend's favorite word when sumthin's not good.'HORRIBLE'!!... I hope this review I'm writing reach millions of people.My husband & I went to this place for my friend's birthday dinner for our 1st... (more)
Casablanca01
on Citysearch Jan 11, 2009So disappointed. Took my husband there to celebrate his birthday and we are still waiting for our hot food to be bought to our table. There was excuse after excuse of why it was taking so long. Can you imagine??? We were... (more)
Australiaaa
on Citysearch Dec 13, 2008I've been to several high-end restaurants local and overseas, and I will tell you this place is nearly unmatched when it comes to seafood. Let me preface this by putting down some of the previous reviews and setting... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 08, 2008I 've been there many time .I love coconuts shrimp,garlic noodle and crab. It get to be bit pricey ,But beautiful inside.I haven't been there a while but bar at happy hour I liked it.... (more)
GoldenAsh
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2008It's like a slice of heaven from the moment you pull up in front of the restaurant to walking in the entrance way. It is beautifull...the ambience and architectural design as well as the common themes of water and sea... (more)
butterflymaiden
on Citysearch Nov 16, 2008It seem as if every table was placed with much thought and with great attention to the feeling of the place. The food was not memorable, but who noticed when the ambience was so dramatic.... (more)
mhb1954
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2008I'm not surprised to read some bad reviews from 2008. I'd never been to Crustacean before, but this was my first time and my last. The restaurant is beautiful and the walk on water is nice, but they have tables wedged... (more)
shelby.harris247
on Yahoo Oct 02, 2008I think that the first time visitor will be impressed and satisfied. Living in LA, you sometimes get jaded by the glitz and glamour. I've seen a few celebrities there from time to time but the real attraction for me is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 01, 2008I think that the first time visitor will be impressed and satisfied. Living in LA, you sometimes get jaded by the glitz and glamour. I've seen a few celebrities there from time to time but the real attraction for me is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2008I was so impressed with Crustacean's food, service and ambiance. We sampled a little of everything. Everything was fresh and delicious. Their Dumpling Trio, garlic noodles (to die for), roasted lobster, Royal... (more)
SHL
on Yahoo Aug 28, 2008I dont know if the previous reviewers and I went to the same restaurant, but this place- it was AWFUL. What a waste of $200. I had extremely high hopes but was EXTREMELY disappointed. THis is the reason why:... (more)
foody2008
on Citysearch Aug 09, 2008good lychee martini cocktails. Waiter's crab recommendation was great. The crab was a little oily, but nevertheless, tasty and infused with lots of garlic. The garlic noodles were delicious. If you like lots of... (more)
scooter
on Yahoo Jun 30, 2008Wonderful garlic noodles, great service. The four of us ordered drinks from the bar and honest to God, the best cocktails Ive ever tasted. I had a pear martini unlike anything ive ever tasted.... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2008I ate at this restaurant 3 times in one month. I love their crabs and garlic noodles. My husband ordered the fish but didnt like it. The waiter took the food and offered my husband a different dish. When we paid the bill,... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 13, 2008Went for dinner at Crustacian last night and it sucked. Very disappointed. I always see pictures of movie stars coming and going so I thought I would give it a try. Plus it was my birthday. The food lacked flavor and was... (more)
applesandy2
on Citysearch May 08, 2008Dood. if your going.. remember your paying for the ambience. Really..you can come to my house and i'll make you the best damn garlic noodles in town..all for $5. I'll even add shrimp in them suckers. Smart Vietnamese... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 06, 2008Crustacean certainly takes the cake when it comes to Vietnamese food. Going to the restaurant is not only a culinary delight, but you also get to experience the decor - the Koi fishes in the floor aquarium - watch your... (more)
pixlpush
on Yahoo May 04, 2008We arrived on time for our reservation and waited for 30 minutes to be seated. while waiting at the bar we were largely ignored by the bartenders who were busy making drinks for the tables while ignoring those at the... (more)
notasnob
on Citysearch May 03, 2008We arrived on time for our reservation and waited for 30 minutes to be seated. while waiting at the bar we were largely ignored by the bartenders who were busy making drinks for the tables while ignoring those at the... (more)
finedine2008
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008The famous crabs are excellent, I would totally recommend the Roasted Garlic Crab. But if you prefer a lighter choice, the Drunken Crab is also great. A must order is the garlic noodle side dish, it tastes amazing as... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Apr 30, 2008This place is beautiful, if you have not been there you should definitely go. From the time you enter into the door your eyes are just wondering around, it is Beautiful. Oh yeah the food is amazing, it is expensive, but... (more)
my3parrots
on Yahoo Apr 27, 2008This restaurant is absolutely theeee BEST ambiance,food,service and hospitality to say the least! The cook came out to meet our party of 8 and was very pleasant! The ice wine he suggested was to die for! Very pricy,... (more)
af
on Yahoo Apr 05, 2008Good location, but I heard they are moving because their lease price was increased. Never had bad service like some people have said. The food is excellent. The waiters are friendly and helpful with dish choices. The... (more)
cafranco
on Citysearch Mar 28, 2008Very simple and good. Enjoyed the garlic crab and noodles. The atmosphere, waiter's and bar tenders-great. The front desk rude and snobby! I have been there a few times and it's always the samething. No prompt... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Feb 25, 2008First of all, this place is amazing from the minute you walk in the door. There is an aquarium on the floor. With a name like Crustacean you know they specialize in Seafood. And it is really good and fresh. They are famous... (more)
foodloversarah
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2008Went to this place with my boyfriend and his parents and it was one of the best meals I have ever had! The decor is fabulous with a koi aquarium in the floor beneath your feet. The bartenders were nice and attentive while... (more)
afrechico
on Citysearch Jan 27, 2008It's really expensive for deep fried or microwave food, beautiful place to look and being look at, but if you go for the food, you are in the wrong place. Just ask the server to tell you the truth, and you will find out... (more)
Michelle
on Yahoo Jan 09, 2008This restaurant is great! Wonderful crab is a special aromatic sauce and great side orders to match. Did I mention the dessert? All in all, one of my favorite restaurants of all time. The ambience is nice as well with... (more)
mike3333
on Citysearch Nov 30, 2007Crustacean was really something when it first opened in the '90s, an over-the-top interpretation of Asian seafood in a unique (the underfloor koi-stocked stream trickling through the bar) and quite stunning (the... (more)
keenan55
on Citysearch Nov 22, 2007NOV 21, was my birthday and my lovely girl was taking me out to a fancy restaurant. I have lived in Chicago,NYC and Miami and now reside here in downtown LA. With that said I can definitely give my opinion on fine... (more)
jordanst2
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2007I just finished my first meal at the restaurant. I'm disappointed. Let me start off by saying that if you are not from los angles or unaccustomed to a "dining experience" then Crustacean still may interest you. The... (more)