Crabs N Crack - Orchard Telabastagan — Restaurant in San Fernando

On my despedida night with extended family in the Philippines, my cousin recommended this seafood restaurant, as many of her coworkers frequent the place. The restaurant's atmosphere and menu felt familiar, with a blend of American-style seafood options and classic Filipino dishes that added a comforting touch.

We indulged in a feast, ordering the Crab and Shrimp Bilao, Kare-Kare, Chicken Wings, Crab and Corn Soup, Spicy Mixed Seafood Platter, and the Aligue Rice Platter. The rice platter was the standout for me—it was incredibly buttery and fluffy, cooked to perfection with rich, savory flavors that complemented the seafood dishes. We even found ourselves ordering extra rice by the end of the meal.

Customer service was decent, though understandably strained due to the dinner rush. We were seated outside, which meant flagging down our server when needed. While our waiter was polite, he lacked attentiveness, forgetting my drink order. Despite this, the staff made an effort to accommodate large groups, ensuring a lively and enjoyable dining experience.

I would recommend this place to seafood lovers who don’t mind getting their hands dirty—literally. Eating with gloves or bare hands is the signature style here, enhancing the immersive dining experience. It’s a fun and interactive way to enjoy fresh seafood, and far from being barbaric—it’s part of the charm. Overall, it was a memorable meal shared with family, making my farewell night all the...

18JUN23 9:00 pm Ordered Crabs and Prawns Platter. It came with mussels. Ate a mussel and it had a bad odor. I let is pass. Ate another one… still bad. I smelled the third one to make sure it’s ok. It smelled bad.

Summoned the manager who smelled it. She denied it had a bad smell. I was aghast that she would lie to my face. She wouldn’t admit it was bad. Terrible rude lady.

We frequent this place but I guess after this sad experience, I won’t be back until the owners replace the manager. Staff also...

My hubby and I always love going back to Crabs n crack. This is our favorite date place, (unusual for some) and the food tastes great! We ordered seafood boil in Cajun and I absolutely love it. The first one was Chili Garlic, and I loved it too. There were just few flies going in and about the area but maybe because the area...