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Seafood restaurant in Merced, California
What should I order at Bag O’ Crab?
What to order
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Fish And Fries
Mentioned multiple times as a favorite, praised for being very good, fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions.
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Grilled Fish
Recommended for being really good, with one review specifically calling the Cajun grilled fish 'soooooo good' and another noting it came with a generous portion.
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Snow Crab
Frequently recommended for its delicious flavor, especially with Louisiana-style or Cajun sauce, and described as a standout part of the seafood boil.
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King Crab Combo
Recommended because it was described as delicious, well-prepared, and worth ordering for crab lovers, with flavorful sauce and a satisfying mix of seafood sides.
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5
Chicken Tenders
Specifically mentioned as a kid favorite and part of why the restaurant is enjoyed by families.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 9:30 PM |
About Bag O’ Crab
Bag O’ Crab is a seafood restaurant and crab house in Merced, California. Reviewers consistently praise the fast service, friendly staff, and the robot servers that bring food to the table. The menu is centered on crab and seafood boil items, with snow crab legs, clam chowder, garlic noodles, and fish and fries mentioned often. The atmosphere is described as casual and cozy, and the restaurant is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining.
Amenities
Service options
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Bag O’ Crab known for?
Bag O’ Crab is best known for crab-focused seafood, especially snow crab legs and seafood boil combos. Reviewers also repeatedly mention the robot servers as part of the experience, along with fast service and food that comes out hot and well seasoned.
What dishes are most recommended at Bag O’ Crab?
Reviewers most often highlight the snow crab legs, seafood boil combos like the King Crab combo and Combo #1 with shrimp, mussels, rice, and eggs, plus clam chowder and garlic noodles. Other specific favorites mentioned are grilled fish and fish and fries, with comments that portions are generous and flavors can be customized with sauces.
What is the atmosphere like at Bag O’ Crab?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, clean, and lively, with sports available and robot servers delivering food. It seems to work well for groups and families, since reviews mention birthday celebrations and a comfortable dine-in experience with attentive staff.
Is Bag O’ Crab good value, and what is the price range?
The price range is listed at $10 to $60, and reviewers describe it as reasonably priced or a good bang for your buck. Some crab combos can add up, like a King Crab combo and extra snow crab, but diners say the portions, speed, and quality make the cost feel worthwhile.
How fast is service at Bag O’ Crab, and do you need to plan ahead?
Service is frequently described as fast, with food coming out quickly and robot servers helping deliver orders. The restaurant accepts reservations, and reviewers note it can handle both dine-in and pickup smoothly, which is useful if you want a quicker meal in Merced.
Is parking available at Bag O’ Crab?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Bag O’ Crab kid-friendly?
Yes, Bag O’ Crab is good for kids.
