Bag O' Crab

The inspiration

The house philosophy is that food tastes better eaten with your hands, so bibs and gloves come with the meal^1,2 .

Who's behind it

Each Bag O' Crab location is owned and run by an independent operator rather than the chain itself¹ . The company says it has been serving families since 2010 and that its team members are trained to run a smooth dining room³ . No individual owner of the Montebello restaurant has been named in the press or on the venue's own channels¹ .

What to order

• Atomic Sauce: the house mix that folds together the Cajun, lemon pepper and garlic butter seasonings, for when you want the whole flavor range in one bag .
• Garlic noodles: press coverage recommends them, along with the garlic bread, for soaking up the sauce left in the bag .²
• Cajun wings and grilled beef short ribs: the safety net for anyone in your group who does not eat seafood, and the chain talks them up on its own site .^1,3

What people are saying

Restaurantji reviewers of the Montebello location note the seafood boils, the sauces and a robot that delivers food to the table⁴ . The hands-on, messy, family-style atmosphere is another recurring theme^2,4 .

Why you should try it

The Montebello outlet opened in late 2023 as part of a chain that has been boiling seafood since 2010, so the system behind your bag is well worn in¹ .