LOCATIONS
SAN MARCOS
LOCATIONS
SAN MARCOS
ADDRESS
110 Knoll Road
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 300-3043
HOURS
- Sun-Thur:
- 3pm-9pm
- Fri-Sat:
- 3pm-10pm
The Wait for “The Best Tail in Town” is Over!
The best seafood restaurant in San Marcos is open for business! Ready for some Dirty Fun? Grab a crowd and head on in!
It’s as easy as one, two, three…
Step 1: Choose your catch! Our raw oysters on the half-shell make for a great start. For your seafood boil, choose from delicious Dungeness crab, king crab legs, snow crab legs, shrimp, lobster, clams, mussels and crawfish.
Step 2: Choose your flavor! Select Rajun Cajun (our original seasoning), Garlic Sauce, Lemon Pepper – or get a mix of all three with our most popular flavor, The Whole Sha-Bang!®
Step 3: Choose your spice! You can go from plain and simple to “I can’t feel my mouth hot!”
If you’re in the mood for something crispy and crunchy, we have a wide selection: fried soft-shell crab, fried catfish, fried oysters, fried shrimp, hot wings, and more.
Don’t forget the sides! Complete your seafood feast with gumbo, potatoes, corn on the cob, sausage, and more. For all of you French fry fans, we have Cajun fries, sweet potato fries, lemon pepper fries, and the fan-favorite CRABBER FRIES that come topped with lump crab meat and a craveable sauce!
So join us at The Boiling Crab San Marcos where you can roll up your sleeves, don a TBC bib, and get down with our fresh seafood, bold flavors, and the “best tail in town”!
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is The Boiling Crab in San Marcos located, and is there parking nearby?
The Boiling Crab San Marcos is located at 110 Knoll Road, San Marcos, CA 92069, situated right off Highway 78 near San Marcos Boulevard. Guests visiting our North County location can enjoy a large, free on-site surface parking lot directly in front of the restaurant plaza, providing stress-free access for large families, group gatherings, and quick “To Go” seafood pickups.
How do I order seafood takeout or delivery from the San Marcos restaurant?
You can easily place a “To Go” order for pickup directly through our San Marcos restaurant team. Our menu—including customizable crawfish boils, snow crab, and signature Cajun sides—is available for takeout. This location currently does not offer delivery service.
What is the best way to customize my seafood boil bag at the San Marcos location?
To build your perfect boil bag, choose your fresh catch (such as whole Louisiana crawfish, king crab legs, or shell-on shrimp), select our legendary The Whole Sha-Bang!® sauce—which blends Rajun Cajun, Lemon Pepper, and rich Garlic Butter—and pick your ideal spice level. Make it a complete feast by tossing in extra savory add-ins like sweet corn on the cob, hard-boiled eggs, and smoked Louisiana sausage links.
What are the regular operating hours for The Boiling Crab in San Marcos?
Our San Marcos restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Friday through Saturday from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM.