Boat House — Restaurant in Alhambra

I've been to the Boat House a few times whenever I've come into town for business. However, on two occasions I've been served crab that was old and smelled of ammonia, a good indication with shell fish that it's gone bad.

Both occasions I've brought it to the waitress's attentin. They asked if I would like something else on the menu but couldn't seem to indicate if the same crab that was originally ordered could be provided that wasn't old and smelly. Apparently if the order smells bad then all of that particular crab on hand is bad as I understand it from them.

Rather than choosing something else I've decided to close out my bill paying for my beverage and appetizer which the waitresses have accommodated without argument. I do appreciate that aspect but it's unfortunate the meal has ended similarly a couple of times now.

All I can suggest to others is speak up if you don't feel the food is right. The prices are by no means a bargain so get the quality you deserve. For a restaurant that specializes in seafood and shell fish in particular it's unfortunate they are passing old near spoiled food to...

I don't know about anyone else, but when I ordered one pound of shrimp, I expected to receive one pound of shrimp. It's not the first time I ordered takeout from this place, but it certainly is the first time I didn't get my money's worth.

Their seasoning and sauces are still great as usual. The chicken tender and fries are also well above average. But when I saw the bag of shrimp I received, I certainly felt like some of the shrimps had flown away along with the economic inflation.

Service is good, the staff are friendly and proficient. Overall atmosphere in the restaurant is giving off a good vibe even though I don't dine-in often. The parking situation is a little tricky since people will usually miss the entrance if they don't pay enough attention. There is rarely any parking in the front of the plaza, so you'll have to go behind the restaurant for more parking.

I will definitely come back more, I just hope the portion size doesn't shrink anymore than my salary...

Parking: Small lot, front left side (hard to get out if you have a big car) and back. Deco: I did not pay attention until I read the reviews that said it looked like a boat inside. I guess that why is call "Boat House" Bathroom: Gender - women have 2 stalls - small and get crowded when we want to wash our hands before and after we eat Service is better than most of the Chinese restaurants. No reservation, 1st come 1st service Sauces / Flavors is limited choices and tasty okay Plastic bib provide, no plastic gloves and wet wipes giving with the bills

They can't mix the seafood together into 1 bag. We ordered 2 lbs shrimp and 2 lbs clam, half house sauce with spicy and other half butter and garlic for no spicy eater like me. So we have a total of 4 bags. Corn cob order by pieces Sausage 1 order is 10. Not sure if that is 10 pieces or 10 small sausages. Chicken tender with fries for little ones - They like it and...