Ready to enjoy some of the best Cajun seafood boils outside of Louisiana? You’re in luck. Here’s where to grab the ultimate seafood boil in Las Vegas.
1. Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar
Pier 88 Boiling Seafood & Bar on Spring Mountain is home to the “Famous Low Country Boil.” This includes 1/2 lb snow crab legs, 1/2 lb shrimp (no head), 1/2 lb. all-meat sausage, one boiled egg, one corn, and one potato.
Pier 88 also offers a full menu featuring southern Cajun-style boiled seafood served in a cooking bag to preserve flavor. For an extra special treat, check out the Happy Hour on Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. and all day Sunday.
2. Cap’t Loui
Cap’t Loui offers a Cajun-style boil, good vibes, and decent prices.
Enjoy half-shelled oysters or snag “The Boiler” for a tasty selection of seafood such as Dungeness crab, King Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, and Crawfish. Lunch specials include “The Seafood Boiler Special” and “Fried Basket Special.”
You can choose from two locations in Summerlin and Henderson. Both are open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
3. Hot N Juicy Crawfish
Hot N Juicy Crawfish serves fresh seafood by the pound. Spicy and juicy crawfish are the trademark here – and you can get all kinds of spicy combos such as “Get Your Feet Wet” with one pound of crawfish, 1 lb shrimp, a dozen Andouille sausages, two corns, and two potatoes. Or try “The Drool,” which includes everything from “Get Your Feet Wet” plus 1/2 lb of snow crab and a choice of regular or cajun calamari.
Multiple Las Vegas locations exist, so you’re never too far from grabbing some Cajun-style boil.
4. Crab N Spice
Crab N Spice is where you can find “All You Can Eat Crab Boil” (AYCE) and many options for select portions. This family-friendly restaurant offers seafood at affordable prices. The menu includes king crab, mussels, shrimp, and Dungeness crab. Pick your seafood, choose your sauce, adjust your spice level, and enjoy.
Crab N Spice is on the West side of town and is open from 12 to 10 pm, Monday – Sunday.
5. The Boiling Crab
The Boiling Crab is just a few blocks from the Las Vegas Strip if you want to chow down on fresh Louisiana crawfish and cold beer.
Cajun-style catch is available steamed or boiled and tossed with a signature seasoning. Choose from snow crab, crab legs, king crab, lobster, and crawfish, and pick your spice level. Options range from non-spicy to XXX “I can’t feel my mouth” hot.
If you’re on the Strip, you’ll need to get a rideshare over to the Boiling Crab. But it’s worth it!
