Shrimp Heads

This place is an absolute gem! Fabulous food, service and drinks. We got the fried catfish + Cajun fries, seafood boil (shrimp + snow crab), fried calamari plus two cocktails. Everything was super delicious and flavorful. The drinks were very refreshing (recommend the sweet citrus). Ended dinner with a fried Oreo and ice cream. We will be back for sure!!

I got here at noon when the place opened. The guy at the counter was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions. My food came out very quickly. I ordered the calamari for an appetizer I asked if we could fry the calamari hard because I’ve had experiences where they hit or miss. He said “well, the harder you fry at the chewy or gets I think we’ve perfected our calamari. Try it. “ I must say it is probably some of the best calamari I’ve ever had.

Food was so SO good!!! Finally got a night out with my husband and we're so glad we chose to go to Shrimp Heads. They did not disappoint in the slightest! The snow crab was to die for! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was so calm & was perfect for a date night.

Spent my birthday this year here (July 2) because crab is my favorite and I wanted crab from a place that had some of the flavors of where I come from (South Carolina). I love the casual small business vibes of a local seafood diner in the South. A lot of the seafood out here is the same flavor (no flavor) and doesn't use the Cajun or Creole culinary style that Southern seafood joints do. I love my California and really wanted a taste of home in the place I now call home. This place did not disappoint! Was happy to see their menu had Cajun fries, fried okra, fried catfish, mussels, clams, crawfish, Cajun crab legs!! And more. But I order the crab legs with the "house sauce" that had my beloved Cajun flavor in. It was finger lickin good! Loved their version of Cajun! The okra was even better than the Cajun fries but boy was I happy to have some Cajun fries too. That okra had a perfect crust, perfect flavor, and the sauce was perfect too! The crab legs couldn't have been any better unless maybe I ordered the King Crab but I was just as happy with the usual Snow Crab legs. Crab legs are crab legs! But I have gotten tired of San Diego restaurants that don't offer some Cajun or Southern seafood vibes. The vibes in this place were so friendly. There was a regular in there enjoying their ghost pepper hot crab legs. I'll definitely be going back too. The spice level we ordered was just a step below the hottest one. It was enough to enjoy the flavor with a kick good enough to open the sinuses a bit too. The fried catfish was great! Not something I've seen in a lot of restaurants out here. Wayne was a terrific host. He checked on us regularly without being excessive. I appreciated his hospitality. He was very kind and professional. The kitchen crew did a spectacular job and made me want to eat there again! So happy we found this place! Very cute decor as well. The only thing that could’ve made it better is if I could’ve gotten a seafood boil that included the Cajun crab legs, mussels, clams, potatoes, corn, and shrimp!!

Service was nice, our host was great. The pictures are very much “how it started vs how it ended 😂.” Whenever my family & I come here we get down on the seafood boils, the flavors are so yummy. I love the muscles here. My husband ordered an alcoholic drink that comes in a shark head type of cup ( no you don’t get to keep the cup.) however the drink was really good. I can’t remember the name of the drink at this moment. Anyways it’s nice spot to come and enjoy some sea food. Parking lot is a good size too. Inside seating with tables and pull out chairs , no booths. It was clean inside & yes I plan on returning.