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Is The Boiling Crab Still Open? Update (Alhambra, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Boiling Crab is listed open on theboilingcrab.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The Boiling Crab's own Alhambra locations page, checked 2026-09-08, carried a 2026-07-02 page timestamp, a 2026 copyright notice, and posted hours matching the address.

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What happened after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured The Boiling Crab, an Alhambra, California outpost of the Cajun-seafood-boil chain, known for shellfish tossed in seasoned sauce and eaten by hand at the table. The chain was founded in 2004 and has grown to about 30 locations, mostly in California, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-07-09). According to The Boiling Crab's own website, theboilingcrab.com, the Alhambra location's page carried a timestamp of 2026-07-02 and a 2026 copyright notice when checked 2026-09-08, and listed the address as 129 W Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801, with hours of Monday-Friday 3-10 PM and Saturday-Sunday noon-10 PM. The page also referenced the chain's rewards program, merchandise shop, and franchise information, indicating an actively maintained site tied to a still-operating restaurant group at this address.

Featured on Best Thing I Ever Ate

Season / episode
Season 6, Episode 3
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Messy
What was featured
Alhambra seafood boil restaurant, Cajun-style shellfish served by the pound
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Boiling Crab

Frequently asked questions

Is The Boiling Crab still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Boiling Crab is listed open on theboilingcrab.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to The Boiling Crab after Best Thing I Ever Ate?

The episode featured The Boiling Crab, an Alhambra, California outpost of the Cajun-seafood-boil chain, known for shellfish tossed in seasoned sauce and eaten by hand at the table. As of September 2026, The Boiling Crab is listed open on theboilingcrab.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is The Boiling Crab located?

129 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Best Thing I Ever Ate featured The Boiling Crab?

Season 6, Episode 3 of Best Thing I Ever Ate. The episode is titled “Messy”.

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Visit info

Address
129 West Main Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
theboilingcrab.com

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